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London/NY: Jonathan Cape/Summit. 1977/1978. A hardcover advance proof copy of the American edition of Chatwin's first book, created from a first British edition, with the addition of a U.S. proof dust jacket, featuring quotes from British publications (including Paul Theroux, writing for the London Times). The British trade edition has had its free endpages excised and pasted over the pictorial pastedowns; and the photographs that graced the text of the British edition have also been excised, in keeping with the appearance of the American edition. This copy was obviously sent out and used for review: reviewer's marks and comments in text, and the blank jacket flaps have been filled with the reviewer's notes. The book, apart from the intended excisions and notes, is fine; the proof jacket (again, apart from the reviewer notes), is spine and edge-sunned, with the title and author handwritten on the spine, largely faded; overall near fine. An uncommon issue, presumably done prior to the…

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.