"Doris Lessing's unusual insight and narrative abilities at their very best." (blurb) 370 pp. light brown cover carries JC colophon in a band along bottom edges front and rear panels. Tiny bit of edge wear, start of crease to front panel. In fine glassine DJ with light shelf wear to rear panel. From the collection of Greg Gatenby, Toronto author/poet and often Harbourfront host/ artistic director. His signature and the date of the book's acquisition can be found top corner ffep. Dedication copy: " Greg -- Doris L . October 1991" SIGNED by AUTHOR. As close to 'first state' as one is likely to come across ! Eminently collectible. Bookseller's Inventory # 122939.