A SIGNED UK first edition, first impression.
Wrapper : The wrapper on this copy is very bright, is unfaded and is complete. It is unclipped. It shows a touch of bruising to the top edges of the front and back panels and gentle rubbing and bruising to the spine ends. Looks sharp.
Book : The book is square and very tight. There are no previous ownership inscriptions. The boards are clean and unfaded, the corners sharp. The pages are clean and bright. The text block and closed page edges are dulled. No dog-eared pages. The binding is tight, the hinges are solid. No remainder marks. This copy has been FLAT SIGNED by way of a publisher's bookplate affixed to the dedication page. A very nice copy in a protected wrapper.
Publisher: Bantam Press, 2003
Condition: Near Fine. Wrapper: Near Fine