Description
The first edition of The Twelfth Man, signed by Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.
Octavo, [10], 285pp, [1]. Navy blue cloth, title in gilt on spine, blue topstain. Stated “First published 1971” on copyright page, no additional printings listed. Solid text block, faint foxing to top edge of binding, otherwise fine. Includes numerous illustrations and four color plates. In the publisher’s dust jacket, £3.25 retail price on front flap, shelf worn, separation of glassine along top edge, near fine.
Signed by Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, on the half-title page.
