Norman Mailer Harlot's Ghost 1991 1st UK Ed Signed Michael Joseph HB DJ

Description

NORMAN MAILER – HARLOT'S GHOST

First UK Edition, First Impression, 1991

London: Michael Joseph

Hardback with original dust jacket

Flat signed by Norman Mailer to the front free endpaper

A particularly attractive signed copy of Norman Mailer's major 1991 novel Harlot's Ghost, offered here in the first UK edition, first impression, published by Michael Joseph in London.

The book is flat signed by Norman Mailer in ink to the front free endpaper, with no later bookplate or facsimile signature involved. The signature is cleanly presented and unobstructed.

The original Michael Joseph dust jacket is present and is unclipped, retaining the original £15.99 price to the front flap.

The book is in beautiful condition, with the binding, boards and contents exceptionally well preserved. The jacket is likewise in very attractive condition for a substantial 1991 volume.

Bibliographical details

Author: Norman Mailer

Title: Harlot's Ghost

Publisher: Michael Joseph, London

Publication date: 1991

Edition: First UK Edition, First Impression

Binding: Original publisher's hardback

Dust jacket: Original, unclipped £15.99

Signed: Flat signed by Norman Mailer to FFEP

ISBN: 0-7181-2934-2

A substantial volume of approximately 1,144 pages

This is the first UK edition rather than the more frequently encountered American Random House edition, making the combination of UK first edition, original jacket and a genuine flat signature particularly desirable to collectors of Mailer's work.

A very handsome signed copy of one of Mailer's most substantial and ambitious novels, presented in excellent condition.