Near fine first edition. Signed by author Hilbert on the title page. Very slight wear to spine ends and corners. Binding square and tight. Pages clean and unmarked. Jacket also near fine. Not price clipped. No tears or creases of any kind. Slight rubbing to covers. Review copy with review slip laid in, as well as press release from publisher. The life of the noted clarinet (and occasional sax) player whose career spanned the eras from Big Band to bop. 13701
