Language: English
Published by Sidgwick & Jackson, London, 1988
ISBN 10: 0283996722 ISBN 13: 9780283996726
Seller: About Books, Henderson, NV, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
Hardcover. Condition: Fine condition. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine dust jacket. First Printing of the First Edition. London: Sidgwick & Jackson, 1988. A handsome copy of the first printing. SIGNED by the AUTHOR directly on the half-title page (NOT personalized to anyone). Fine condition in a Near Fine dust jacket (lightly rubbed). NO chips or tears. NOT price clipped (£12.95). Protected by a removable mylar clear-plastic sleeve. Bright, shiny, square and tight. Sharp corners. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. Pages are clean, crisp, and unmarked. 1988. First printing of the First Edition, with "First published in Great Britain in 1988" so stated, and no indication of any other printings. In addition to his signature, the half title page has the author's official rubberstamp ["Dr. N. G. Roberts, Principal Medical Officer, R.M.S. Queen Elizabeth 2"] and his note that the book was "Purchased on board QE2 1988." Bound in the original blue boards, stamped in bright gold on the spine. Complete with dust jacket. SIGNED by the AUTHOR. First Printing of the First Edition. Hardcover. Fine condition/Near Fine dust jacket. 8vo. xxix, 226pp. + 8 pages of photos. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.