the author's first book - with a signed photograph

Uncommon first UK edition of the author's first book. Together with a photograph signed by the author in gold ink and inscribed in black ink on the verso: 'Charles, can you give me a light? Tom Robbins'.

First UK edition, first impression; 8vo; internally fine, signed photograph loosely inserted; publisher's mauve cloth, gilt lettering to spine, with the unclipped pictorial dust-jacket, later price label to front flap, minor edge-wear, else near-fine.