Published by Alfred A. Knopf, U.S.A., 1961
Seller: ShiroBooks, Eureka, CA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. G / VG. 1st Printing of the 1961 Knopf stated 1stUS Edition, translated from the French with foreword, by Linda Asher. Despite split along gutter resulting in gauze showing, likely attributable to removal of ffep and likely contributing to some mild cocking and looseness, Book remains securely bound, is mildly and uniformly age toned (with some age fading along dyed top edge), and, except for signature inked to half-title, free of other markings and blemishes. Minor age toning along spine, Cover is nevertheless clean and bright, with sharp corners and joints, gentle bumping to headcap and tail, straight hinges and edges, and boldly legible, crisply distinct lettering and design. Dust Jacket is unclipped (reflecting original USD $5.95 price), age toned and encased in protective mylar, with mild chipping at the corners, joints, head, tail and wraps, rubbing along the hinges and wraps, and with lettering, design, images and artwork remaining clear. (Please see Seller images.) Pre-ISBN. ShiroBooks, independent bookseller, takes pride in accurate descriptions, careful wrapping and safe shipping; please contact ShiroBooks PRIOR TO ORDERING if more information, details or photos are needed.
no dustjacket, hardcover. Condition: acceptable; used. Prompt shipment, with tracking. we ship in CLEAN SECURE BOXES NEW BOXES sm4to; 270 pages; acceptable hardcover no dustjacket; small sticker taped to spine heal area by previous owner; stain to face boards and spine with scuffed; tips bumped; spine starting and slanting; spine head and heal bumped; some faint tanning; previous owner name in ink front free end page; otherwise clean pages; prompt shipping with tracking.