[3], 272 pp. [text on recto sides only]. 11x8½, original comb-style binding with black plastic spine, flexible red rear cover, clear plastic front cover with title page showing through. Initialed and numbered copy #6 of 10 in red pencil by the publisher, John Martin. “Uncorrected Manuscript.” Final Draft Typescript, before publication.

According to the publisher, John Martin, this is an official photocopy of the author’s final typescript before publication that was sent out to the major book distributors to solicit orders and to Europe to promote the sale of translation rights for possible foreign language editions. Some consider this to be the true first edition. This issue not in Krumhansl; and, none found in ABPC auction records.