First edition. xiv, 366pp. Black cloth-covered boards, gilt titles on spine. Lightly bumped spine ends. Cocked. Signed and inscribed by author on front free endpaper 'To Beryl and Eric - old friends and colleagues mentioned in this book, with best wishes Fred Sept. 1996'. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight. Dust jacket has some shelf wear, chipping to edges, price unclipped. 8vo. The author tells of his passion for sport and music and his love of art, describing his friendships and meetings with Prime Ministers and Presidents.