Books

First Edition, First Printing with the words "First Published 1949" printed on the copyright page with NO indication of later printings. A beautiful copy SIGNED by Paul Bowles on a laid in signature. This First Issue book is bound in the ORIGINAL publisher's gray cloth. The binding is tight with NO cocking or leaning. The boards are crisp with minor wear to the edges. The pages are clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. Overall, a wonderful copy of this TRUE FIRST EDITION SIGNED by the author with a custom acetate dustjacket to protect the book.