A desirable and near fine 1987 first edition of the author's Pulitzer Prize winning fourth novel, considered by many her finest. A first printing with the same dates to the title and copyright page, stated first edition on the copyright page and with the $18.95 price and 9/87 date codes on the jacket flaps. Condition: 8vo. 275 pages - Publishers' beige cloth with print stamped in silver to the front and spine. Front board slightly cocked with a bit of softening to the upper spine end. The interior is clean and unmarked. The unclipped dust jacket is in very good or better condition with a few spots on the front, a small, closed tear on the upper front flap fold and a small sale price sticker affixed to the front flap.