HARDBACK - A very good book bound in the publisher's green boards with gilt lettering to the spine.There ispushing to the spine tips, but the green cloth boards are cleanand fresh. There is toning, also faint foxing spots to the page block, but with no signs of foxing to the inner text. Inscribed by the author to the front endpaper.INSCRIBED FOR / AMANDA GRAY / BY THE AUTHOR / FIFTEEN YEARS LATER / 21.5.75. Also signed by the author to the title page. There is a previous contemporary inscription to the front end paper. The dust wrapper is also in very good condition with shallow chipping to the spine tips and to the corners of the front and rear flap folds. a little toning to the spine, but with no other loss or tears. Neatly price clipped. Included with the book is the scarce Book Society Choice wrap around band that is complete with just a hint of fading to the spine, but with no loss.