Stated First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped ($3.75 price intact). Published by Houghton Mifflin, 1959. Octavo. Black cloth boards stamped in white and yellow. Book is like new; clean and crisp with no writing or names. Binding tight and pages crisp. Sharp corners and spine straight. Dust jacket is very good with some light shelf wear/rubbing and a few small tears. Has a scarce publisher s review slip with the publication date of May 7, 1959 laid in. Uncommonly fine copy of Philip Roth s first book. Jacket art by Sanford Roth. 298 pages. Book has been placed in a custom acetate protector. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York.