Death of a Naturalist
New York: Oxford University Press, 1966. First American Edition, First Printing [w/ Review Slip Laid-In]. Publisher's Emerald Cloth, Stamped Gilt Detailing. A Near Fine Book in a Very Good or Better Dust Jacket, Unclipped ($3.75). Book is lightly shelf worn to extremities with some rubbing to corners, tail, and crown. Text block remains bright and fresh. Acclaimed Poet R. H. W. Dillard's copy bearing his name, dated "20 October 1966" written in his hand on flyleaf. Text is otherwise unmarked. Binding is tight and square. Dust jacket remains bright and vibrant with spine panel retaining original color and avoiding the all-too-common bleaching typical for this title. Shelf wear has caused a few bumps and wrinkles to extremities and a 1-inch closed tear to bottom of front panel. Verso of jacket has a small piece of tape unnecessarily reinforcing closed tear. Rear panel shows some light soiling. Hardcover. Slim Octavo. [viii], 9-57pp. Near Fine / Very Good+. Item #925
Price: $800.00