1st edition/1st printing, Grove Press. Unclipped DJ with sharp color, light wear to laminate on edges, small piece of jacket/laminate missing near upper right corner of cover (see pic) & similarly small ding effecting laminate on back seam of jacket flap, small closed tears at corners as well as crown/base of spine, a touch of toning to spine color (pictured), mild rubbing to surfaces; black & brown cloth boards clean with gentle shelf wear at edges & faint rubbing, otherwise fine; binding firm, no markings within. An exceptionally scarce book with introduction by Mishima.
