Black cloth-backed boards, spine lettered in gilt, pictorial jacket. First Edition.

Long inscription, signed by the author on the front free endpaper: "Patrick - thanks for the kind words about 'Sympathy.' Don't let it fall into innocent hands - it was called 'Morally Repugnant' by Kirkus Reviews & might warp more sensitive minds. All the best from Idaho & Happy birthday. Kent." Additionally, signed by Kent Anderson on the title page. Vietnam author's important first book, whose second book, Night Dogs, went on to receive rave reviews.