Product code: Empire of the Sun - J. G. Ballard (1st edition 1st store print) Victor Gollancz, 1984
First UK edition, first printing hardcover copy of Empire of the Sun by J. G. Ballard (Victor Gollancz, 1984). A novel of World War II based on Ballard's own experiences. By the author of Crash / The Drowned World / High Rise - and many others. Jacket is protected store in mylar sleeve with very faint rubbing and shelf wear around the edges. Boards are straight and clean. Spine slanted a bit but binding remains firm and hinges secure. All pages are clean and unmarked though tanned. See photos for condition. Packaged with care and shipped via USPS Media Mail.
First UK edition, first printing hardcover copy of Empire of the Sun by J. G. Ballard (Victor Gollancz, 1984). A novel of World War II based on Ballard's own experiences. By the author of Crash / The Drowned World / High Rise - and many others. Jacket is protected store in mylar sleeve with very faint rubbing and shelf wear around the edges. Boards are straight and clean. Spine slanted a bit but binding remains firm and hinges secure. All pages are clean and unmarked though tanned. See photos for condition. Packaged with care and shipped via USPS Media Mail.