The author's first book. A SIGNED UK first edition, first impression.
WRAPPER : The wrapper on this copy is bright, clean and complete. It is unclipped. It shows light toning to the back panel. The spine is unfaded. Looks sharp in protective plastic.
BOOK : The book is square and very tight. The boards are very bright and very clean. The corners are sharp. There is a tiny hint of bruising to the spine ends. The pages are clean. No foxing. The closed page edges are slightly dulled. The binding is solid - no cracked hinges. There are no previous ownership inscriptions. This copy has been FLAT SIGNED by Dirk Bogarde to the title page. An attractive copy in a protected wrapper.
Publisher: Chatto & Windus, 1977
Condition: Near Fine. Wrapper: Near Fine
