Stated “First Printed in 1964”. Good Condition for its size and age — Jacket — two torn front corners. Chipping/small tears on jacket. Some spots/wrinkles. Boards — Crinkles on top/bottom of spine. Mildly cutegd corners. Pages — lightly tanned page block. Stitching visible in the opening/closing as pictured. Penned inscription on opening page. No other writing noted. Binding — some wear to spine . Shipped promptly and securely the day following purchase. Upfront listing, no nonsense. The item pictured is the exact item you will receive. Returns always accepted for any reason.

Reading this novel feels like having a long conversation with an old friend.