NY, Random House, (1972). The uncorrected proof copy of Irving's second book. An uncommon proof, preceding his breakthrough novel, The World According to Garp, by six years and dating from a period when proofs were not commonly collected, so few likely survived. Spots and a small black mark on the half-title page; spots and some creasing to covers; very good in wrappers. This is the earliest John Irving proof we've seen; we've never seen a proof of his first book, Setting Free the Bears. His latest novel, Queen Esther, a sequel to perhaps his best-loved novel, The Cider House Rules, has just been published. [#036635] $750