Very rare first edition and first printing copy of his first book, written while he was still a student and published under a psuedonym. Very Good in Very Good+ jacket Ex-Library Edgar Award winner. Early novel by Michel Chrichton writing under pen name. Stated first printing. A former library book, this in mylar jacket which has protected the cover. Jacket is clean and undamaged, no tears, front jacket flap has one clipped corner. Light rubbing at bottom of boards and tape residue. Interior is clean and bright. Card jacket pasted to ffe, single crease to half title page. No stamps or stickers.