THE LIEUTENANT

New York: The Dial Press, 1967. First Edition. Hardcover. About Fine in a complete, Good dustwrapper with chipping to the spine tips and a few closed tears to the covers. Acclaimed short story writer's first book and only novel, a tale of a Marine detachment on an aircraft carrier. Dubus's stories have been made into the films IN THE BEDROOM and WE DON'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE. SIGNED by the author on the title page. Additionally SIGNED and INSCRIBED on the half-title page in 1993 by the author. Blurb by Richard Yates on the rear panel. A small ink "x" on the front endpaper. The white dustwrapper is prone to wear and easily soiled. This copy is better than the average.