Description
For sale: a rare and exceptional first edition, First printing of Among the Believers by V. S. Naipaul, protected in a archival wrap. First Trade Edition stated, 1981 Knopf, First Printing with 1981 on title page and no subsequent printing.
The book is in Near Fine condition with bright boards with some rubbing on the back, strong title gilt on a straight spine, mild foxing on top page block, tight binding, mild spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and lightly rubbed corners. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with the previous owner’s name, city and date and the ghost of an erased price on the first free end paper. 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 mild surface and edge wear. First state jacket with $15.00 price on front flap and 10/81 date code on rear flap. Looks great in a Brodart archival wrap.
Ships promptly in corrugated mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.
