Barbary Shore

New York: Rinehart, 1951. Bound in the publishers original black paper covered boards, this is the first impression of the first edition. The Rinehart seal on the copyright page denotes the first edition as called for. Book sits solid and square with all corners sharp. Previous owners name stamped to front free endpaper does not detract and remains quite discreet. A clean copy inside and out. Norman Mailers brilliant second book after he burst on to the scene with The Naked and the Dead. An absorbing novel that deals with people, politics and patriotism in any order. Housed in the scarce green and black variant dustwrapper with publishers printed price intact on front inside flap. No precedent established as to which colour dustwrapper published first. Routine rubbing and wear to the folds and edges with some chipping to the spine area. Enigmatic black and white photograph of a 28 year old Norman Mailer to the rear panel taken by Robert Frank. Despite the average wear and signs of handling to a dustwrapper which is not robust by nature, the dustwrapper remains intact and in presentable condition. Protected in a removable archival booksleeve to preserve its condition. Photographs of the book and the dustwrapper are available on request. A solid copy of the late authors interesting second novel.. First Edition. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. FIRST EDITION.