first edition
1985 · New York
by Portis, Charles
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1985. First edition. Near fine in near fine jacket.. First printing of this sprightly comedy on the irresistable allure of conspiracies, secret societies, and forbidden knowledge, by the author of TRUE GRIT. 8.25'' x 5.5''. Original quarter navy cloth with gilt-lettered rust paper boards. In original unclipped ($15.95) dust jacket designed by Sara Eisenman and illustrated by Dagmar Frinta. 248, [2] pages. Minor edgewear, some rubbing to jacket. Light bump to lower corner of front board.
(Inventory #: 51829)