London: Secker & Warburg

8vo, pp. 321. Original blue boards, lettered in gilt to spine. Blue endpapers. Illustrated dust jacket, author's photographic portrait to rear panel. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket.

First edition. HANDWRITTEN COMPLIMENTS SLIP FROM PUBLISHER MAX EILENBERG LAID IN, COMMENDING SECKER EDITOR JOHN BLACKWELL FOR HIS WORK ON THE BOOK: 'John, It looks fabulous. Congratulations on a terrific job. I've sent a copy to David & Mike in your absence. M.'

A fine copy.