A SIGNED UK first edition, first impression - INSCRIBED by both the author and the illustrator. Wrapper : The wrapper on this copy is bright, unfaded, and complete. It has been clipped. It shows a touch of rubbing to the spine ends and the lower edge of the back panel. Looks very sharp. Book : The book is square and very tight. There are no previous ownership inscriptions. The boards are clean and unfaded, the corners sharp. The pages and closed page edges are clean. The binding is tight - no cracked hinges. No remainder marks. This copy has been INSCRIBED by Frederick Forsyth to the title page. In addition, there is a label ( INSCRIBED by Chris Foss ) attached to the dedication page. Unusual thus. A bright copy in a protected wrapper. Publisher: Hutchinson, 1975 Condition: Near Fine. Wrapper: Near Fine
