first edition Hardcover
1968 · New York
by Irving, John
New York: Random House, 1968. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. The author's first book, concerning a plan to liberate all the animals from the Vienna Zoo, as happened just after the conclusion of World War II. Octavo. Original red paper-covered boards over a red cloth spine, with gilt titles. Small bookseller's label to the rear pastedown. The dust jacket is lightly rubbed, with some light, isolated foxing to the flaps and a minor crease to the rear flap. Better than very good. (Inventory #: 74935)