Arthur Hailey — The Final Diagnosis

London, Michael Joseph in association with Souvenir Press, 1960. First edition. Cloth. A first UK edition, first impression of this novel from successful author Arthur Hailey, with a signed letter tipped in. The first UK edition, first impression of this work in the publisher's original cloth binding, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. Tipped in to the verso of the half title page is a handwritten and signed letter from the author Arthur Hailey to Dr. P. Murray, dated 1984. A gripping novel exploring the intrigues, conflicts and jealousies among hospital staff, by the Canadian author Arthur Hailey (1920-2004). Hailey's bestselling books, such as Hotel (1965) and Airport (1968), were often driven by a pacey plot and set in various industries. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, excellent. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with the odd spot to the first and last few pages, and to the fore edge, not affecting the pages. Dust wrapper is generally smart with light spotting. Minor chipping to the head and tail of the spine of the wrap. Five tape repairs to the verso of the wrap. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good/Good.