Books

First printing (no mention of other printings). Orange boards with rainbow stamped on cover. Pynchon's masterpiece; one of the most celebrated works of modern literature, Winner of the National Book Award for 1974 as well as the William Dean Howells Medal for the best work of fiction by an American over a five-year span. Front panel shows a $15.00 price and "0273" on the bottom. Small hardcover first printing of 4000 copies; the balance of the first edition, 16,000 copies, was issued in softcover. Orange topstain. There is a slight crease to the inside portion of the rear dust jacket flap that is the only thing that precludes this being a truly fine copy of this classic work.