The Story of the Night by Colm Toibin (1996-1st) Gay Interest Novel, Hardback DJ

The Story of the Night (First Edition)  Toibin, Colm \nPublished by Picador, London, 1996. First edition, with full number string to denote a first impression. Bound in the original publisher's hardcover boards, titled in gilt to the spine. Spine ends with minor bumping, binding otherwise in good order. Internally the block is sound, the pages have some light age toning, but generally clean and tight. Jacket unclipped with minor creasing to the edges. Vg overall. \nSet in Argentina in the 1980s, this novel follows the progress of a lonely young man trying to live openly with his homosexuality. His coming out mirrors the country's emergence from the repressive rule of the Generals to tentative new hope under the early Menem government.\n---------------------------------------------\nOne of a number of similar items I am selling. Check out the other items in my eBay shop. Postage is always combined where possible.\n--------------------------------------------y