[Military Novel] INSCRIBED FIRST EDITION, first impression. Octavo (21 x 14cm), pp.256. INSCRIBED by the author in black ink to fly-leaf: 'To Dennis from Leslie Thomas.' Publisher's black cloth with silver titles to spine. With the photographic dust-jacket, priced at 21s. A crisp, bright copy showing some spotting to edges and a little wear to jacket edges. Near fine. A comic novel inspired by the author's own experiences of National Service in the British Army. From the library of Dennis White, private secretary to Prime Minister and publishing magnate Harold Macmillan (1894-1986).