First edition, first impression. 192pp. In orange cloth-covered boards with black lettering on spine. 12mo. Cloth very slightly rounded at corners and spine ends, faded at extreme edges. Text block edges a little toned and spotted. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight. In its original dust jacket, rubbed and a little bumped all round edges, sunned over spine. Dust jacket now protected in a Mylar wrapper, fitted without the use of tape or adhesives.
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