Lanark: A Life in 4 Books Alasdair Gray

First UK edition, first printing of Gray's magnificent debut novel, preceding the US edition. Gray's best known novel, written over a period of thirty years, has been heralded as one of the landmarks of twentieth century fiction. Uncommon in this, the true first edition. Edinburgh: Canongate Publishing, 1981. Publisher's original black cloth boards, spine lettered in gilt; (viii), 560, [1]. A near fine copy in a near fine, unclipped dust jacket. Binding remains firm, minor rubbing to boards, internally clean and fine. Jacket shows just a touch of shelfwear, protected in archival mylar. A very presentable copy.