First Printing 1978. A handsome first print copy in near fine condition in a near fine and unclipped dustjacket. This copy is warmly inscribed by the author to a book editor, " Warmest Regards". This copy is in very collectable condition--it does have a glue stain to the back pastedown and corresponding jacket flap--where the glue darkened. However, this does not affect the outer flap or any pages of the book. Otherwise in fine condition--no chips tears, or marks of any kind. Another fine DKA novel from the former detective turned novelist. Additional digital photos available.