First edition.
Winner of the 1983 Edgar Award for "Best Novel".
Inscribed to Peter Matthiessen on the title page, "For Peter -- With Appreciation & Best Wishes, Rick. Jan. 1987". Additionally signed in full at the top of the page. Very good .
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