Published in 1961 by Random House (Groseclose A.016), this is a Very Good copy of an early Michener work with a Michener signature. The book itself is very tight and the text is very clean. The gold lettering on the spine label shows some rubbing but it is still readable. The rose color on the top edge, that is so often seen in a mottled state, is in excellent condition. The boards are clean and there a a couple of very, very small spots to the front board. The book is signed on the ffep "James A. Michener", The dustjacket of the book is near fine and it shows some very minor shelfwear. It is not price-clipped and the $3.95 original price is fully present. There is a faint ghost from a pricing sticker that was removed on the front inner flap. All-in All a near fine copy. We are pleased to send pictures on request.