A UK first edition, first impression.
Wrapper : The wrapper on this copy is bright, clean, unfaded and complete. It is unclipped. The spine ends are very slightly bruised. Looks very sharp.
Book : The book is square and very tight. There are no previous ownership inscriptions. The boards are very clean. The corners are sharp. The spine ends are gently bruised. The pages are clean. No foxing. The closed page edges are bright. The binding is tight, the hinges are solid. An attractive copy in a protected wrapper.
Condition: Near Fine ++. Wrapper: Near Fine ++
Publisher: John Calder, 1983