Near fine condition.J. M. Dent,1997.First UK paperback edition-first impression.Large format paperback(two small creases,scratches and nicks on the edges of the cover and spine) in near fine condition.Nice and clean pages as new with two small nicks on the outer edges,a couple of small nicks and crease on the edges of the pages,pencil mark impression on the edge of the half-title page.466pp including Chronology of Kleist's life and times,note on translation,select bibliography,letters,notes.Heavy book.