Memoirs of an Aesthete --and-- More Memoirs of an Aesthete by Harold Acton

London: Methuen, 1970. The complete two volume set of Harold Acton's memoirs, covering his life from childhood, through Oxford to WWII, and then from the war through the 'sixties. The first part, originally published in 1948, was never released in the US. Acton left his Villa La Pietra in Florence to New York University. VG/VG Light edgewear. Jackets have some short tears, slight loss, esp. at spine tips. Edges foxed. Previous owner's name in first volume. Now very bright in protective plastic sleeves).