London: Gollancz, 1984. Limited Hardback. A nice collection of Empire of the Sun publications, comprising [1] Original typescript with a handful of small autograph corrections, probably the first carbon given there's some residue, but the full stops are pretty deeply indented. Nothing to suggest it was typed by Ballard himself, but there's always a chance. 521pp single-sided, rectos, some quite creased, half are bound in the rought card folder, the others are loose [2] First state uncorrected proof (typescript copy reduced), with various printed and hand-written annotations, nothing much of note mostly underlining etc. Some ink notation to the upper wrap. A little worn. [3] Unbound copy of the second state proof, it hasn't been guillotined, though I hesitate to call it a galley given the presence of the first state proof. [4] Second state proof, near fine. [4] Signed limited edition, number six of 100 copies. Fine in slipcase, signed as issued. Tissue jacket, as issued. A3 poster of JGB included with this, folded around the book (numbered six, also) The poster is the same photo used on the jacket flap. Also, a first state jacket has been included, wrapped around the book. Near Fine / Near Fine. Item #10652