association copy

Merrill's second novel, inscribed by him to his lover Peter Gillis on the title page: 'for Peter – 23 years later – amazed by the disappearing inscription. When this one fades, there'll be little I can do about it! xxx James'.

First edition, first printing, inscribed by the author; 8vo; internally fine; publisher's two-toned cloth, titles to spine gilt, blue topstain, with the unclipped pictorial dustjacket, lightly dust-soiled and rubbed at extremities, else very good.