Impressive Folio Society edition of Koestler's allegorical 1940 novel on Stalin's purges and trials of bolsheviks. Handsome three quarter cloth binding with b/w wood engravings by George Buday. With an introduction by Vladimir Bukovsky. Complete with slipcase. Slipcase has rubbing, marking and wear to edges. Volume has a couple of tiny marks, very light fold to contents page, otherwise interior is bright and clean. binding tight. Good/very good overall.