L'écriture et la différence [Writing and Difference]

First edition of Derrida's early collection of lectures and essays, a landmark work in contemporary French thought in which Derrida is at work on his systematic deconstruction of Western metaphysics. Paris: Éditions du Seuil, 1967. Publisher's original white wrappers printed in white and brown; pp. [1-8], 435, [5]. Presumed second state with "5-67.2" to rear wrap. Very good or better. Binding remains tight and sturdy, light wear and toning to wraps with a bit of curling to the bottom front corner, faint crease to spine. Internally a touch toned else clean. Scarce.