Iain Pears — An Instance of the Fingerpost

London, Jonathan Cape, 1997. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this historical mystery novel, signed by the author and in the original dust wrapper. The first edition, first impression with a complete numberline. Signed by the author to the title page. In the original publisher's cloth with the original unclipped dust wrapper. This historical mystery novel was written by Iain Pears, and follows a murder which takes place in 17th century Oxford, and is told through four unreliable narrators. The novel is set with the background of the restoration of the monarchy after the English Civil War, with many of the characters being important historical figures, such as John Wallis and John Locke. In the original publisher's cloth with the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally excellent with rear free endpaper slightly adhered to pastedown only. The wrap is also excellent with only the slightest marks. Internally firmly bound with clean and bright pages. Author's signature to the title page. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Near Fine.