NY, Farrar Straus Giroux, (1981). The dedication copy of this novel. Inscribed by Busch to his parents: "July 27, 1981/ Dear Mom and Dad,/ One more try - to do it right's the goal, as usual -- and, as ever, this goes to you with all my love. Fred." The printed dedication reads, "This book is for Benjamin Busch, my father." Busch has written the personal inscription on the front flyleaf, and the page has been professionally strengthened where it was separating at the hinge. Foxing to top edge and a couple of spots on the rear endpapers, otherwise a near fine copy in a very near fine dust jacket with a couple tiny edge nicks. [#028175] SOLD