eBay

The Blurb

What will happen to George Smith? Mysteriously rich and desperately lonely, George appears to be under attack from all quarters: his former wife and four horrible children are suing to get his money; his dipsomaniacal housekeeper is trying to arouse his carnal interest; his secretary, the beautiful, blond Miss Thomson, will barely give him the time of day. Making matters even worse are the threatening letters: Dear Sir: Only for the moment are we saying nothing. Yours, etc., Present Associates.

Despite such precautions as a two-inch-thick surgical steel door and a bullet-proof limousine, Smith remains worried. So he undertakes to build a giant mausoleum, complete with plumbing, in which to live. Hunter S. Thompson called reading this book "like sitting down to an evening of good whisky and mad laughter in a rare conversation somewhere on the edge of reality."

The Book

This is a RARE 1st Print of the 1st UK hardback edition published by Bodley Head in 1964

A Fine book with a small nick to head and some light spotting to top edge and front endpaper.

In the Near Fine unclipped wrapper with 21s to front flap and the yellow variant titles.

Slight fading to spine, with two tide marks visible to verso, slightly showing.

Small nick to top edge and two diagonal scratches to title on spine.

We have loads of other books available, including signed copies.

If you cannot see what you are looking for, please ask, as we have an extensive catalogue that is unlisted.

♻️ We care about our environment and all our packaging is either biodegradable, (even our bubblewrap), recyclable, or recycled. ♻️

If you would prefer either type of packaging, please do let us know when you order.

Of course, returns are accepted; please see our returns policy.

We aim to send items out within one working day.

📮

If you require a particular postage service, please ask when purchasing.

Normal domestic postage for this book would be recorded, sent in secure packaging, and will cost nothing.

International Buyers we offer a signed, tracked Air Mail service for £30. Please expect to wait up to four weeks for delivery, although they do aim to deliver within a week. A tracking number will be provided for your convenience.

We are proud that customers from the US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Japan and Hong Kong have received books from us in perfect condition.

If the cost is less at the Post Office, we will refund the difference.