1968. First Edition Thus. 489 pages. Paperback book with pictorial cover. Full title: Doctor Faustus: The Life of the German Composer Adrian Leverkuhn as Told by a Friend. Binding remains firm. Pages are lightly tanned throughout. Small chips to edge of some pages, text remains unaffected. Minor dog-eared corners. Paper cover has moderate edgewear with small tears and creasing. Slight curling to corners. Light tanning to spine and edges. Wear marks overall.