LISTEN RUBEN FONTANEZ [Inscribed by the author to Giles Gordon, editor at Gollancz]

Published by Victor Gollancz, London, 1968

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First impression of the first UK edition of the author's second novel, and the first to be published in the UK. ***Near fine in salmon-pink boards with gilt titles to the spine. Gilt still bright. Head and tail of spine slightly creased. No bumps. Corners sharp. Pages clean. Spine tight. No foxing. With a personal association inscription on the front free endpaper as follows "For Giles Gorden - With gratitude; with the expectation that there will be more Neugeboren - Gordon productions (of all kinds, together & apart); and with warmest best wishes, Jay Neugeboren. No inscriptions other than the author's presentation. ***In a very good illustrated dustwrapper, which retains the original publisher's printed price of 30/- net. Head and tail of spine very slightly rubbed and creased. Extremities of dustwrapper also slightly creased. Back panel of dustwrapper has an old price sticker, partially removed, otherwise clean with just a few light marks. 205mm x 135mm. 216 pages. ***A first impression of the first UK edition of Jay Neugeboren's first novel, and his first to be published in the UK. Warmly inscribed to his editor at Gollancz, Giles Gordon, who himself was an author. ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc.…

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Title
LISTEN RUBEN FONTANEZ [Inscribed by the author to Giles Gordon, editor at Gollancz]
Author
Jay Neugeboren
Publisher
Victor Gollancz, London
Publication year
1968
Condition
Near Fine
Dust jacket
Very Good
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Inscribed by Author(s)
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
First UK Edition
Printing
First Impression
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