NAIPAUL, V. S. A Flag on the Island. [London:] Andre Deutsch, [1967]. 8°. Half title (some mainly marginal spotting and staining). Original red cloth, spine lettered in gilt, dust-jacket by Salim Patell with price of 25s. unclipped. FIRST EDITION IN BOOK FORM OF THIS COLLECTION OF STORIES, PRESENTATION COPY, the title inscribed, “V. S. Naipaul, for Anthony Hobson, 11.2.90.” With the same author’s The Loss of El Dorado. A History ([London], 1969, PRESENTATION COPY, the half title inscribed, “V. S. Naipaul, for Anthony Hobson, July 29, ’96”).