First hardcover edition, first printing. Signed by the author. Original black paper-covered boards with silver titles to the spine, in the Vincent di Fate illustrated dustwrapper. A near fine copy, the binding square and firm, the spine tips very slightly bumped. There are a few faint spots to the closed text-block edge, the contents are otherwise clean throughout and without previous owners' inscriptions or stamps. Complete with the bright, lightly rubbed dustwrapper that has a crease and thin abrasion to the bottom edge of the rear panel, and without fading or tears. Not price-clipped ($14.95 on the front flap).
Signed by Piers Anthony on the title page. A science fiction novel set in the near future about a man who is granted access to the 'macroscope', a high-powered telescope that is able to view life on other planets. Finalist for the 1970 Hugo Award for Best Novel. First published as a paperback original by Avon Books in 1969.
Stock code: 29444
£100
Boston: Gregg Books.
1985