First US edition, trade hardcover issue, of this acclaimed and controversial novel by the trailblazing Nouveau Roman author.
Near fine in very good jacket.
New York: Grove Press, (1958). 8'' x 5.25''. Original dark grey cloth stamped in gilt to spine and front board. In original unclipped ($3.50) photographic dust jacket. [4], 219, [1] pages. Jacket with shallow chip to front panel, else only light rubbing. Book with light spotting around fore-edge. Tight.