Description
For sale: a Rare first edition, first printing hardcover copy of The Promise by Damon Galgut in a new archival wrap. First Edition stated, 2021 Europa Editions. First Printing with no subsequent printing.
The book is in Very Good condition with bright boards with spots and smudges on both covers. Also, strong title ink on a straight spine, clean page blocks, tight binding, mild spine tilt, rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and lightly rubbed corners. The interior of the book is in Near Fine condition with the ghost of an erased price on the first free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership inside. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.
The dust jacket is in Very Good condition with price on the back, mild surface and edge wear, and a 1/2″ tear repaired with acid-free tape. The dust jacket is a first state jacket with “Twice shortlisted for the Booker Prize” below the author’s name, and no 2021 Booker Prize statement or emblem. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
Reunited by four funerals over three decades, the dwindling family reflects the atmosphere of its country—one of resentment, renewal, and, ultimately, hope. The Promise is an epic drama that unfurls against the unrelenting march of national history, sure to please current fans and attract many new ones. Winner of the 2021 Booker Prize.
Ships promptly in a corrugated mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.
