John Lehmann, 1949. First edition and third impression. SIGNED DIRECTLY ON THE BOOK NOT ON A CARD, BOOKPLATE OR ADDED CLIP. Tight binding with just a small bump to the upper front corner. A firm copy with a bit of spine lean in 3rd impression dust jacket which is quite clean and bright with some shelf wear at the ends of the spine and just light shelf wear elsewhere. Inscribed on the title page "For. With all my best, Paul Bowles" Rare signed early impression of this book. Photos available on request. $2,200.