BLOCK, Lawrence “Burglars Can’t Be Choosers” [Random House, 1977] Signed 1st

BLOCK, Lawrence. Burglars Can’t Be Choosers.

New York: Random House, 1977. First edition, first printing, with Random House number line beginning with “2,” the publisher’s convention indicating the first printing. Octavo. Black cloth-backed boards with yellow lettering to spine. One of 1,000 copies of the first edition specially issued with a signed bookplate; this example numbered 663 and signed by Lawrence Block. In the original illustrated dust jacket priced $6.95.

Textblock lightly toned as usual; binding square and firm. Jacket shows mild rubbing and a touch of wear at the edges but presents very well. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket.