Kingdom on the Waves, The (Octavian Nothing, Vol. 2) – M. T. Anderson
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Description

For sale: a rare and exceptional first edition, first printing of The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Vol. 2: The Kingdom on the Waves by M. T. Anderson, protected in a new archival wrap. First Edition stated, 2008  Candlewick Press, First Printing with full number line, 2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1.

The book is in Near Fine condition with clean, bright boards, strong title gilt on a straight spine, clean page blocks, tight binding, mild spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and strong corners. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with the ghost of an erased price on the half-title page. No other marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.

The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with the price present on the front flap and mild surface and edge wear. First state jacket with no medals. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.

In Volume II of his unparalleled masterwork, M. T. Anderson recounts Octavian’s experiences as the Revolutionary War explodes around him, thrusting him into intense battles and tantalizing him with elusive visions of liberty. Ultimately, this astonishing narrative escalates to a startling, deeply satisfying climax, while reexamining our national origins in a singularly provocative light.

Ships promptly in corrugated mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.