Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, first printing hardcover copy of Lionheart by Sharon Kay Penman in a new archival wrap.
The book is in Near Fine condition with clean, bright boards, strong title gilt on the straight spine and front board design. Also, clean page blocks, tight binding, no spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and strong corners. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with no marks or inscriptions. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection. Appears unread.
The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with mild surface and edge wear. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
In Lionheart, Sharon Kay Penman displays her remarkable mastery of historical detail and her acute understanding of human foibles. The result is a powerful story of intrigue, war, and- surprisingly-effective diplomacy, played out against the roiling conflicts of love and loyalty, passion and treachery, all set against the rich textures of the Holy Land.
Large volume ships promptly in a corrugated mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.