First edition, first impression. 288pp. In black cloth effect boards with white swirl on front panel and gilt lettering on spine. 12mo. Cloth gently rounded at spine tips. Very slightly cocked. Some a faint and occasional spotting on text block edges. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight. In its original worn dust jacket, with some chipping on edges and folds, spine sunned, reader's creases, toned on verso and over spine. Dust jacket now protected in a Brodart-style sleeve, fitted without the use of tape or adhesives.
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