A UK first edition, first impression - with the number 1 on the copyright page.
Wrapper : The wrapper on this copy is very bright, very clean, unfaded and complete. It is unclipped. It shows slight bruising to the spine ends. Looks very sharp. The wrapper is protected.
Book : The book is square and tight. There are no previous ownership inscriptions. The boards are unfaded and clean, the corners sharp. The spine ends are gently bruised. The pages and closed page edges are bright and clean. No foxing. No dog-eared pages. No remainder marks. The binding is tight, the hinges solid. A handsome copy.Publisher: Hamish Hamilton