This was the last Travis McGee novel to be published as an original paperback. First printing status is determined by the book number and price (P2744 - $1.25), as well as "July 1973" on the copyright page and the words "THIRTEEN GREAT ADVENTURES" at the top of the last page. Modest wear at the spine ends and the top edge of the back cover, two small cover corner creases, light back cover scratches, and a small price written on the first page. Otherwise, a sharp, tight, unmarked copy.