This is a first edition in good condition.  It was published by Viking in 1987.

'Taking its title from a picture by surrealist painter Giorgio de Chirico, this is the story of a young Indian from the Crown Colony of Trinidad, who arrives in post-imperial England.  He observes the gradual but profound changes wrought on the English countryside by the march of progress.'

This is a 1st Edition / 1st Printing.

Condition:

Book - Very Good - rubbing/bumping/wear to the corners and edges, a spine lean, opens v.easily to a couple of pages, some marking, foxing and slight discolouration to the page edges, slight darkening to the top page edges and soft even tanning to the pages.

Dust Jacket - Good - rubbing/bumping/wear to the corners and edges, a couple of v.v.small nicks and some marking, scratches, discolouration and creasing.

The DJ is not price clipped.

The DJ is in a protective plastic sleeve (non-adhesive).

 

 

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