first edition Softcover
1982 · London
by GARCIA MARQUEZ, Gabriel
London: Jonathan Cape, 1982. Softcover. Fine/Fine. Uncorrected proof of the English edition. Printed red wrappers. Fine in fine example of the proof state dust jacket, stating "Proof Only: Provisional Publication Date 2nd September 1982" on rear flap. This is the first Garcia Marquez book where the English edition precedes the American edition [see Klein E8.a.1, note 3]. Very scarce in proof jacket. (Inventory #: 516081)