Fierce Invalids Home From Hot Climates: First Edition

This item is identified as a first edition hardcover book, titled "Fierce Invalids Home From Hot Climates" by Tom Robbins, published in 2000. The book jacket is fully intact, presenting a predominantly peach or light orange background color with distinct design elements. The author's name, 'TOM ROBBINS', is prominently displayed at the top in large, bold red capital letters. Below this, the title 'Fierce Invalids Home From Hot Climates' is rendered in dark brown, slightly distressed or textured serif font, set within a lighter, cream-colored horizontal band that features a dashed line border above and below it, creating a framed effect. A key visual element on the lower half of the cover is a black and white illustration depicting a wheelchair and a laptop, both seemingly aflame with stylized fire motifs. A parrot is perched on the back of the wheelchair, adding a quirky detail. The illustration's lines are clean, suggesting a print quality. The overall condition appears to be very good with minimal visible wear, consistent with a well-preserved first edition. There are no obvious tears, significant creases, or large scuffs visible on the jacket. The colors remain vibrant. The book's spine is visible on the left side, showing a light blue or teal color, indicating a slipcover or perhaps the actual binding color of the book itself, which is largely obscured by the jacket. The craftsmanship of the jacket seems to be of good commercial printing quality for the era. The presence of a fully intact dust jacket in good condition is a significant factor for appraisal, often indicating higher value for collectible first editions.