For sale is a first edition hardcover copy of Hunter S. Thompson’s novel “The Rum Diary.” This is a true first edition, first printing.  The dust jacket has visible edge wear to the bottom and particularly the top of the jacket, where it is wrinkled and has small tears to the top right corner of the front cover, and top left corner of the back cover.  The inside flaps are also wrinkled.  The inside of the jacket has a few small stains.  The page edges have some reading wear and light soiling.  Overall, this book remains in good condition.