La Mala Hora by Gabriel García Márquez, published by Editorial ESO, Madrid, 1962. This is a first edition, first printing, paperback. Winner of the Premio Literario ESO 1961. Signed and inscribed by Gabriel García Márquez on the title page: "Para David, Buena, García Márquez."

Key features:

- Author: Gabriel García Márquez.

- Title: La Mala Hora.

- Publisher: Editorial ESO, Madrid.

- First edition, first printing, 1962.

- Winner of the Premio Literario ESO 1961.

- Text in Spanish.

- Printed in Spain.

- Limited print run: 5,000 copies in common edition, 50 numbered author copies, and 170 numbered editor copies.

- Legal deposit number: M. 14738-1962.

- Registry number: 6506-62.

Condition:

- Book is in fair vintage condition.

- Cover shows noticeable wear, rubbing, and fading at the edges and corners.

- Binding is loose but intact; all pages are present and secure.

- Interior pages are clean, with some light yellowing typical of older books.

- The signature and inscription are clear and legible.

- No previous owner's markings aside from the author's signature.

A notable addition to collections of Latin American literature, signed first editions, or Gabriel García Márquez's works.