Charles Haldeman — The Snowman

London, Jonathan Cape, 1965. First edition. Cloth. A striking first edition of Charles Haldeman's novel set in the fictional town of Joseph's Landing, a town isolated from the Second World War. The first edition of this uncommon work.In the original unclipped dust wrapper.Publisher's presentation copy, with a 'publisher's compliments' slip loosely inserted and signed by Tom Maschler.Maschler was one of the key figures in founding the Booker Prize, and was an important publisher at Jonathan Cape, being involved in the publication of the works of many notable authors such as Ernest Hemingway, John Lennon, Ian McEwan, Salman Rushdie, Joseph Heller, and Gabriel GarAn intriguing novel, focusing on the odd history of a fictional small town in upstate New York called Joseph's Landing. The novel is set during the latter part of World War Two, exploring the politics and relationships of the town.By Charles Haldeman, a popular American novelist. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart. Head and tail of the spine are very lightly faded. Dust wrapper is a little age-toned with some light marks. Very light edge wear to the head of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Near Fine.