The Broom of the System

by David Foster Wallace

First edition, first printing, signed by the author

New York: Viking Penguin Inc, 1987. First edition, first printing. Signed by David Foster Wallace on the title page. Bound in publisher's original blue paper-covered boards over black spine cloth stamped in metallic turquoise. Near Fine with light rubbing to metallic at spine, light abrasion to rear board at left edge, ink smudging to bottom edge of textblock and toning to contents. In a Near Fine unclipped dust jacket with light fading to spine, minor wear and minor soiling. A nice copy of the author's first book which won the 1987 Whiting Award.