First edition, first printing. Signed by the author. Publisher’s original blue cloth with gilt titles to the spine, in dustwrapper. Illustrated map endpapers, as issued. An excellent near fine copy, the binding square and firm with only a little softening at the spine tips. The contents are clean throughout and without previous owner’s inscriptions or stamps. Complete with the original dustwrapper which is a little rubbed and nicked, without loss at the extremities. Unpriced to the bottom corner of the front flap, for export. An attractive example of the second volume in what has become known as “The Karla Trilogy”.