First edition, first printing New York: Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1977. First edition stated, first printing with publisher's date code of R49 present at rear gutter. [viii], 447 pp. Bound in publisher's tan paper-covered boards over black spine cloth lettered in gilt. Near Fine with pernicious evidence of bookplate removal to front free endpaper. In a Near Fine unclipped dust jacket with light fading to spine and light wear and soiling.