William Golding. The Hot Gates (Signed First). Faber & Faber, 1965.

Price: US$251.83 + shipping

Condition: Near Fine

Description: First edition, first impression, signed to the half-title page by William Golding. From the collection of the noted American bibliophile Rolland Comstock, with his small bookplate neatly to the top corner of the front pastedown (hidden by the front flap). Near Fine+: firm and square binding in sharp red cloth, slightly rubbed to the bottom-edge; a little toning and a couple of isolated tiny/faint spots to the edge of the page block, else bright, crisp and clean. The unclipped (25s net stated) dustwrapper is Near Fine: crisp and vibrant, with vivid colouring; some rubbing to the head of the spine (with vintage tape reinforcement to the verso) and one corner; presented in a removable protective cover. All orders are sent very carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and sturdy cardboard.

Seller: Bradhurst Fine Editions, Framlingham, United Kingdom