The Descent of Man: Stories

Boston: Atlantic Monthly Press Book, 1979. First Edition. First Printing. Octavo; black paper-covered boards, with titles stamped in gilt on spine; dustjacket; 219pp, [1]. Bookplate signed by author loosely laid in. Fine in a Near Fine, unclipped dustjacket, with mild wear to extremities and a few small creases at upper left corner of front panel. The PEN/Faulkner Award-winning author's first book, a collection of 17 short stories gathered from various literary magazines and journals.