first edition Leather Bound
1978 · Franklin Center, PA
by Jones, James, illustrated by Howard Rogers, introduction by Willie Morris
Franklin Center, PA: Franklin Library, 1978. Leather Bound. xxii, 499p., special message to First Edition Society members, introduction, note from the author, b&w illustrations, near-fine limited first illustrated leather edition thus in full-leather and gilt, all edges gilt, bookmark bound-in. Jones' final book and third in his War Trilogy (From Here to Eternity, Thin Red Line & Whistle) He died before finishing the final three chapters but left instructions and notes with Willie Morris who completed the novel. (Inventory #: 261099)