Published by Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1969
Seller: BOOKFELLOWS Fine Books, ABAA, Sun City, AZ, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. By Perle Epstein. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, (1969). First edition, first printing. "First edition" statement to the copyright page. An in-depth study and analysis of Lowry and his experiences and beliefs in the two differing, explained types of the Cabala, magic and the occult, and the symbolism and use of the Cabala, magic and occult in UNDER THE VOLCANO. Lower corner of front end-paper bears a crease-fold, a slight soil smudge to the outer upper pages, else about near fine in black cloth with gilt embossed titles to the spine, black-and-white headband and tail-band; in a near fine lightly rubbed dust jacket with a tiny tear to the lower corner of the front flap fold and a minuscule nick to the upper spine edge; original printed $6.95 price still intact to the front inner flap. Octavo; 241 pages; introduction; appendixes; bibliography; index.