Empire of the Sun - J. shops G. Ballard (1st edition 1st print) Victor Gollancz, 1984

Product Name: Empire of the Sun - J. shops G. Ballard (1st edition 1st print) Victor Gollancz, 1984
First UK edition, first printing hardcover copy of Empire of the Sun by J. G. Ballard (Victor shops Gollancz, 1984). A novel of World War II based on Ballard's own experiences. By the author of Crash / The Drowned World / High Rise - and many others. Jacket is protected in mylar sleeve with very faint rubbing and shelf wear around the edges. Boards are straight and clean. Spine slanted a bit but binding remains firm and hinges secure. Crossed out inscription on front endpaper (obscured by liner flap), otherwise all pages are clean and unmarked though tanned. See photos for condition. Packaged with care and shipped via USPS Media Mail.