The Broken Spoke

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1976. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Very Good+/Near Fine. Oblong. Oblong hardcover depicts a collection of cycling cards, 16 of which originally appeared in "Sports Illustrated,'' presented here in book form for the first time. Fully illustrated on every page & both covers by Edward Gorey, writing under one of his many pen names, "Odgear Wryde." With decorative paper-covered boards, this is the FIRST TRADE EDITION, First Printing, from 1976 (with appropriate points). Unpaginated. An anomaly, which you may or may not consider a flaw, but definitely makes it different: the text block is upside down. Else, this oblong hardcover book is in VG+ condition: completely clean & bright save for moderate tanning to inner margins (near hinge) of all endpapers, not at all uncommon on this title. Pages white & completely unmarked, binding strong & straight. Colors are bright, with no fading. The unclipped DJ is Near Fine: flawless save or a minute chip at heel of spine & a tad of rubbing to both ends of spine/all corners. Beautifully protected in new mylar cover Free! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.