New York, Putnam, 1969. First edition, first impression. Hardback. A very good copy. Owner's name to the front pastedown, some bumping to the spine tips. Small residue mark to jacket reverse from previous jacket protector. Small nick to the rear hinge. A nice copy. Keither Laumer (1925-1993) was an American sf writer best known for his Jame Retief - a star-faring diplomat - stories, and the Bolo books - sentient tanks. [11624, Hyraxia Books].