New York: Knopf, 1971

8vo, pp. 319. Original off-white boards, lettered in gilt on spine. Bull device to front panel. Leading edge uncut. Top edge stained orange. A near fine copy, slightly cocked, in a very good illustrated dustwrapper, a few small scuffs, and one small closed tear to top edge.

First US edition, INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR: 'For --, How very nice to meet you at Alfred's, Ralph Hammond Innes. Purchase, 25th May 1971'. ADDITIONALLY SIGNED ON TITLE PAGE.

Late-ish title from this prolific thriller writer. Scarce inscribed.