The Mansion
London: Chatto & Windus, 1961. First Edition. Hardcover. First Impression (no further printings noted). 8vo: 399,[1]pp. Publisher's burnt orange imitation cloth, spine stamped in gold, matching burnt-orange top stain; typographic dust jacket designed by John Woodcock, priced 21s. A Fine copy, square and tight with spine gilt undiminished, better than Near Fine jacket, mildly toned with light edge wear. Petersen A52.9. Man Working 146. Burgess 99, p. 73. Fine- / Near Fine+. Item #BB0482
Final installment in the author's Snopes trilogy, and yet another example of the value to be found in the graphically superior designs of most UK editions of American authors' works. Chapter 13 is a revision of "By the People," a short story first published in Mademoiselle. N. B. With few exceptions (always identified), we only stock books in exceptional condition, with dust jackets carefully preserved in archival, removable mylar sleeves. All orders are packaged with care and posted promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed. (Fine Editions Ltd is a member of the Independent Online Booksellers Association, and we subscribe to its codes of ethics.).
Price: $34.00