By the Rivers of Babylon (Signed and Inscribed First Edition)

New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1978. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Fine/Near Fine/Fine. 8vo., 391pp. Beautiful Stated First Edition, First Printing with letter sequence "B C D E" centered below "First Edition" as called for. Square, tight and clean throughout with no discernible wear or toning. Very well-preserved. Very attractive unclipped dust-jacket, ($10.00), has some fairly mild toning to edges but is fresh and bright with no creases, chipping or tears. Warmly inscribed and signed by the author on the half-title page. Though the recipients are unidentified, it is clear from the inscription that they are more to the DeMille than just readers. A gorgeous collectable copy of the author's first book and at a great price.