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This the deluxe lettered state of the Scorpion edition of Ruth Rendell's Asta's Book. Regarded by many as her most personal book. It carries a critical appreciation by the doyen of crime writing, Julian Symons. Among his remarks he points to the Barbara Vine novels as being among the finest during the Eighties. It is signed by Ruth Rendell and Julian Symons. The binding is a fetching green morocco leather spine with five raised bands and gilt blocking. Matched by a patterned green marbled sides and top edge. The endpapers are green too. The book has been in store for nearly thirty years as is offered as new.

A 60s first printing of Vonnegut short satire stories. A treasure no less, in fine condition, clean, square and tight. Not price-clipped, no nicks or tears or wear. and In a protective cover. Study the photos.

Kurt Vonnegut published dozens of short stories and a clutch of Science Fiction novels, but it was with Slaughterhouse 5 that he really got noticed and celebrated.
This copy first edition is internally clean and without inscription. It has slight ages marks to the book-block edges and to the ffep. The jacket is bright with no tears, but has edge wear at the top of the spine. and v slightly on the bottom. A modern classic.