You are looking at a gently handled First Printing of the paperback edition of the science fiction novel

DIADEM FROM THE STARS

by Jo Clayton.  Published in 1977 by DAW Books, number 235. Features the cover art by Michael Whelan. Good overall condition; binding solid; covers and all pages intact; light vertical front cover crease and some faint surface creasing otherwise; bookstore name stamped inside front cover; faint spine vertical crease from reading--NOT split.  Minimal wear otherwise.