Gore Vidal — Myra Breckinridge

London, Anthony Blond, 1986 . First edition. Cloth. The first edition, first printing of Gore Vidal's satirical novel in the original dust wrapper. First edition, first printing of Myra Breckinridge by Gore Vidal in the original publisher's binding and unclipped dust wrapper.This satirical novel is written in diary form. The book provides social commentary on gender norms and sexuality which was unusual for the time. It discusses themes such as feminism, transsexuality, and patriarchy. Gore Vidal was an American writer and intellectual who championed LGBTQ rights throughout his career in the twentieth century. In the original publisher's cloth binding with unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, very smart. The dust wrapper is slightly worn to the extremities. There is a tear to the top left corner where it sits on the rear board. The binding is in fine condition, with only some very slight bumping to the head and tail of the spine. The front hinge is starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Very Good.