Ian McEwan — On Chesil Beach

London, Jonathan Cape, 2007 . First edition. Hardback. The Waterstone's 25th Anniversary Edition of Ian McEwan's Booker Prize shortlisted novella. The first edition of this work. The first edition, first impression of this work, in the publisher's original paper covered boards and slip case.The Waterstone's 25th Anniversary Edition issue of the first edition, intended only for internal distribution amongst booksellers, and never available to the general public.With an additional leaf bound in prior to the title page, bearing a statement from McEwan reading 'Congratulations to all at Waterstone's for a quarter of a century of brilliant service to readers&apos.'On Chesil Beach' is a touching novella about the failed marriage of Edward and Florence, narrated by Edward as he looks back at their relationship. In the publisher's original paper covered boards, and matching slip case. Externally, fine. Slip case in fine condition. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine .