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Toynbee, Philip (ed) : Underdogs - Eighteen Victims of Society

Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1961

268 pages (complete). In a review of this progressive, trusting book The Spectator wrote that perhaps Toynbee was hoping for, searching for a new picture of Britain at the beginning of the 1960s. Toynbee found the selection he had to make to be severe and painful. In the end he chose a wide-spectrum of 'Underdogs' at the time from the miner who in his fifties regretted leaving school at thirteen to a young criminal, from the about to be incarcerated homosexual to the orphan. Toynbee, rebellious and searching as ever, compiled a book that still resonates and fascinates as a novel by Patrick Hamilton. This copy is in general good condition. The dustjacket is much worn and torn. It has foxing and scuffing. It has handling marks. It is however, whole, secure and stoic. The red cover is tidy and secure. The corners have shallow depressions. The head and foot of the spine have shelving discolouration and shelf pulls. The back cover has wear along the edge runs. The print on the spine is bright. The top paper trim is foxed. The contents are in healthy condition. Some pages have mild marking. The pages are relaxed, clear, firm against the spine, comfortable, confident, reassuring. fk. Book Condition: Good. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Poor

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