Published by Jonathan Cape, London, 1964
Seller: Book Box London, London, United Kingdom
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Richard Chopping (illustrator). 1st Edition. First Printing - Gilbert A12a (1.1) A gleaming, Fine 1st issue book, with bright glossy boards and gilt, sharp corners and without ownership markings. Correct statement of 'First Published 1964' to copyright page. Slight toning to endpapers. In the Fine original unclipped wrapper with the price of 16s to front flap. A couple of tiny patches of slight abrasion and some minor markings to bright and crisp unfaded wrapper. Small mark with tiny nick to top edge of lower panel. A showstopper of a wrapper with a bright pink unfaded chysanthemum. Now protected in removable Mylar wrapper. Cat. No. 00438.
Published by Jonathan Cape, London, 1964
Seller: Book Box London, London, United Kingdom
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Richard Chopping (illustrator). 1st Edition. First Printing. Gilbert A12a (1.1) A gleaming, Fine 1st issue book, with bright glossy boards and gilt, sharp corners and without ownership markings. Minor spotting to edges. Slight pushing to spine tips. Minor toning to endpapers. Correct statement of 'First Published 1964' to copyright page. In the Fine original crisp unclipped wrapper with the price of 16s to front flap. Spine unfaded and slightly toned. A beauty. A sparkling example of the wrapper virtually without any signs of wear. Now protected in removable Mylar wrapper. Cat. No. 00438.