By one of Germany’s most renowned modern authors. A novel that uses the death of an East German railway worker to examine the divided atmosphere in Germany during the Cold War. The book is in near fine condition with a dust jacket in aged but preserved condition as pictured. Some chipping on the corners of the jacket. Small patch of the jacket appears damp stained (back flap, upper left.) Some rubbing, as seen. Boards are in crisp and clean condition, with firm binding. Textbox displays some darkening all around, with a few small stains on the fore-edge. Darkening inside of the jacket, as shown, around the edges. Small stain visible on the inside of the jacket. Grove Press (London), 1963.