First edition. 8vo. Original green cloth, lettered in silver and blue, dust jacket. London, Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1970.
A presentation copy, inscribed and with a warm letter from the author expressing hope that they would meet again. "Dear Jack, A book as promised. I loved talking to you & hope that we will meet sometime this autumn/winter when you're ready. All the best. Edna". A near fine copy, with light wear to the extremities of the jacket.