Norman Mailer — The Naked and the Dead

London, Allan Wingate, 1949 . First edition. Cloth. The Limited Edition, first UK edition of Norman Mailer's popular World War II novel, based on his own experiences in the war. The Limited de Luxe Edition of Norman Mailer's popular novel, published simultaneously with the UK first edition, by special arrangement between Allan Wingate and the Collector's Book Club. No. 213 of 240 copies printed. In the publisher's original leatherette binding. Based on Mailer's experience in the 112th Cavalry Regiment during the Philippines Campaign in World War II, this has been credited as the first popular novel about World War II, bringing Mailer early and wide renown.With an illustrated map facing page 3. In the publisher's original leatherette binding, with gilt detailing to back strip. Minor fading to back strip, with small loss of leather to back strip head. The odd spot to fore edge of text block. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .