Always a Body to Trade (Signed and Inscribed Association Review Copy - From the Personal Library of Otto Penzler)
Boston: David R. Godine, 1983. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine / Fine. Item #017171
ISBN: 087923458X
8vo., 248pp. Beautiful Unread Stated First Edition of this early Mario Balzic story. Bound in quarter orange cloth over black paper-covered boards with lettering in black on spine. Square, tight and clean throughout with little or no wear. Equally attractive unclipped dust jacket, ($13.95), is fresh and bright. with no chipping, creases, toning or tears. Inscribed and signed by the author on the half-title page to Otto Penzler, legendary editor and publisher, founder of the Mysterious Press and proprietor of the famed Mysterious Bookshop in New York City. "to Otto and Carolyn - Long life, good health, and many, many books. K.C. Constantine". Carolyn was Penzler's second wife. Publisher's promotional material and review slip laid in. A gorgeous collectable copy and a wonderful association.
Price: $295.00