Celestial Navigation [With Signed Card Laid In]

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1974. First Edition. First Printing. Octavo (22cm); yellow cloth, with titles stamped in gilt on spine; lime green topstain; dustjacket; [vi],276,[9]pp. A small card (ca. 4.5" x 3.25") signed by the author and dated 11-14-74, is loosely laid in. Pronounced forward lean, spine ends a little nudged; Very Good+ in a Near Fine, price-clipped dustjacket, with some gentle sunning to spine and a few discreet tears. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author's fifth novel.