ADVENTURES IN THE SKIN TRADE

London: Putnam, 1955. Fine in very good plus jacket.. First edition in book form of Thomas's unfinished semi-autobiographical novel, introduced by poet Vernon Watkins. With a stunning mid-century jacket design by Gross-André. 7.25'' x 5''. Original black cloth with gilt-lettered spine. In original unclipped (9s. 6d.) pink and magenta dust jacket designed by Gross-André. Light edgewear and soil, spine toned, a couple closed tears to jacket. Tight.