Cussler (Clive) Iceberg, first edition, signed by the author with a verse about drinking, New York, 1975

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Cussler (Clive) Iceberg, first edition, signed by the author with a verse about drinking on front free endpaper and with an additional (upside down) signed presentation inscription from the author to rear endpaper, original boards, slight bumping to spine tips, dust-jacket, minor chipping to spine tips and corners, closed tear with creasing to head of upper panel, otherwise excellent, 8vo, New York, 1975. *** A charming copy of the author's first book in hardback. "The Frenchman loves his native wine. The German drinks his beer The Irishman takes his whiskey straight because it gives him cheer The Englishman sips his gin and ale because they bring on dizziness But the American has no choice at all He just drinks the whole damned business."

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