Puzo (Mario) The Godfather
£350
London, Heinemann, 1969.
First UK edition. 8vo. Original black cloth lettered in gilt. Dust-jacket.
The first UK edition of Puzo’s gangster classic, made hugely well-known through the film series by Francis Ford Copolla.
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A very good copy, jacket with very minor toning but overall very good.
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