London: Bloomsbury, 1992

8vo, pp. 302. Original blue boards, lettered in gilt to spine. Illustrated dustwrapper, photographic author's portrait to rear flap. Blue endpapers, silk bookmark. A fine copy in a fine dustwrapper.

First edition. HANDWRITTEN CARD FROM ONDAATJE TO DAVID SPENCER OF SAFFRON PRODUCTIONS LAID IN. Winner of the 1992 Booker Prize.

The card makes arrangements for the two men to meet: 'I'll be in U.K. for the dreaded Booker next week...'. Worked out OK.

A fine copy.