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New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1970. 640 g.; VIII, 312 pages, last two pages blank. Beige coloured boards with black embossed initials ( of the author ] and back titles to the backstrip. Dark blue coloured tint to the top text block edge. Bumping to the head of the backstrip and shelf wear to the lower book edges. The front fore text block edge is hand cut. The last four pages of the text have been incompletely cut. Illustrated dustwrapper, showing a hand holding a gun, against a bone coloured background with black titles to the front panel and backstrip. Author photograph to the rear dustwrapper panel. A little rubbing to the dustwrapper corners and edges. The results of insect activity can be seen to the top left-hand corner of the backstrip. Handling marks to the dustwrapper and fading to the backstrip are also present. The remains of the sticker can be seen to the top right-hand corner of the front dustwrapper panel. A novel from the author of " A Mother's Kisses". Digital image available upon request.. First American Edition -- Stated. Buckram. Good/Good. 8vo - up to 9 ¾" tall - Octavo. Literature.