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London: Jonathan Cape, 1977. First Edition. Near Fine. Advance uncorrected proof of the first edition. Signed by the author's wife, Elizabeth Chatwin. Bound in publisher's peach wraps printed in black. Near Fine with light lean to spine, light wear to wraps and toning to near spine, pages toned. While advance proofs of the American issue seem somewhat common in comparison, proofs of the British edition are rather scarce.

In Patagonia is Bruce Chatwin's exquisite account of his journey through the fascinating region of Patagonia, combining history, anecdote, and keen observation as he reflects on the nature of travel and the human desire for adventure.

To determine if a copy of 'In Patagonia' is a first edition, look for the publisher Jonathan Cape and the year 1977 on the publishing details page, and confirm with the ISBN 978-0224040899 if available.