First Hardcover Edition/First Printing with the "373" code to the top of the front flap and the $5.95 price to the bottom of the front flap; A Near Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket. SIGNED and inscribed by the author to the half title page. An outstanding copy of this Travis McGee novel; somewhat scarce in near fine condition or better; rare signed. This copy is in near fine condition with only a couple of age spots to the end papers and some light spotting to the exterior text block; housed in a crisp and bright near fine dust jacket that shows only some moderate fading to the spine and top edges, and some very slight rubbing to the spine edges. A well preserved copy, made unique with MacDonald's signature. Not remaindered, not price clipped, not ex-library; in a protective Mylar cover and will ship in a sturdy box.