CHIMERA by John Barth. New York: Random House, (1972). First edition, first printing. "First edition" statement and Random House's first printing number code sequence to the copyright page, date code 9/72 to the jacket's rear flap, and $6.95 to the jacket's front flap. Inscribed, dated '7/96' and SIGNED by author to the half title page. National Book Award winning, post-modernism fantasy novel comprising three loosely linked novellas based on mythical characters. A very presentable, SIGNED award-winning first edition collectible. Minutely bumped to the lower front corner tip, else very nearly fine in fresh golden-tan linen with blind embossed titles to the front cover and with silver embossed titles and decorative rules to the spine, autumn-orange end-papers; in a very nearly fine George Giusti illustrated dust jacket with a hint of waviness to the borders; original printed $6.95 price to the front inner flap, and original printed date code 9/72 to the rear inner flap. Octavo; 308 pages; plus 'About The Author' page to the rear. PLEASE VIEW OUR STORE FOR MORE GREAT SIGNED FIRST EDITION FANTASY BOOKS THANKS! Created by Seller's Assistant Basic.