17 and Black

New York: The Viking Press, 1954. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo., 239pp. Sharp First Edition Square, tight and clean throughout with minimal wear. An area of light soiling to the cloth at the crown but quite minor. Beautiful unclipped wrapper,($2.75), has a touch of wear to the spine ends and tips. Still, a fresh and bright example with no creasing, chipping or tears. A very attractive collectable copy of the author's first book. (Inventory #: 004403)