Early Autumn Tapa dura -

Black boards with gold writing on spine; book itself is in excellent and Fine condition. Very slight shelf wear on bottom of dust jacket spine, but that is only defect in dust jacket. Tight binding and pages still look in excellent condition. ISBN and cover price of £8.95 on front dust jacket fold.Severn House First Edition; First Printing as indicated by no other printings being listed on copyright page. Not only is this book a very rare UK printed edition by Severn House that is hard to find online, it is also inscribed to "Saul" with Parker's initials on title page.Parker's seventh novel featuring private detective Spenser, his friend Hawk, his paramour Susan and introducing the character of Paul Giacomin who becomes like a son to Spenser in future novels. Hardcover and original unclipped dust jacket protected by archival Mylar cover.