Mario Puzo signed first edition of ''The Godfather'', his 1969 novel that was adapted into the iconic Academy Award winning film. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1969 third impression. Signed by Puzo in blue ballpoint on the half-title page, ''For Nathaniel / With my best regards /Mario Puzo''. Bound in cream and black boards, with a gilt image of a puppet master's hand on the front board, and lettering in gilt to spine. Measures 6'' x 8.5'' and runs 446pp. With original price-clipped dust jacket. Jacket has some creasing, in very good condition. Some soiling to boards, separation starting to front hinge and discreet sketch to rear flyleaf. Good to very good condition.