The Black Book Lawrence Durrell Signed Inscribed First US Edition 1960

250 p. 21 cm. Lawrence Durrell The Black Book (Tipped-In Author Inscription, First American Edition)Condition: Very Good / GoodDescription: A compelling, collectible copy of Lawrence Durrell's historic and boundary-pushing early masterpiece, The Black Book, published by E.P. Dutton & Co. in 1960. Written when Durrell was just 24 years old, this 1960 release marks the true first hardcover edition ever printed worldwide. This volume features a highly distinct personal attribution. Pasted directly onto the page following the title page is an official tipped-in author calling card with Lawrence Durrell's name printed on it. The author has hand-written an inscription directly onto the card: "Inscribed for Carl J. White by Lawrence Durrell."This book comes directly from the private collection of corporate historian and mid-century reviewer Carl J. White, who has signed his name on the top right-hand corner of the first page. Condition Details: Book: Very Good. Structurally tight, square, and sound. The text leaves are clean and crisp throughout, with the tipped-in card firmly affixed. The card exhibits some natural foxing spots. The book itself shows only light, moderate shelfwear. Dust Jacket: Good. The jacket shows moderate shelfwear, complete with noticeable creases and chipping along the extremities and spine ends. The original price is intact. Very good in good dust jacket. Signed by author. See below in general notes for description.