Chatwin, Bruce
In Patagonia
London Johanthan Cape 1977: 1977
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1st U.K. edition. 204 pp. Tall octavo. Original blue cloth with gilt stamping on spine. Map endpapers. Frontispiece map. 14 photographic illustrations. Dust wrapper is price clipped. Presentation inscription on the reverse of the free endpaper. Overall a pleasing copy. near fine This is the true first edition and first book by the charismatic Chatwin.
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