Bel Canto – Ann Patchett
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For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, first printing hardcover copy of Bel Canto by Ann Patchett in a new archival wrap. First Edition stated, 2001 HarperCollins. First Printing with full number line.

The book is in Near Fine condition with clean, bright boards with two small pinholes in the front bottom corner. Also features strong title gilt on the straight spine, clean page blocks, tight binding, no spine tilt, lightly rolled bottom spine end, mild edge wear, and strong corners. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with the previous owner’s name, address and date on the first free end paper and a small address label, which is hidden by front flap.  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 Near Fine condition with price intact, moderate to heavy surface wear. and mild edge wear. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.

Ann Patchett’s award winning Bel Canto balances themes of love and crisis as disparate characters learn that music is their only common language. As in Patchett’s other novels, including Truth & Beauty and The Magician’s Assistant, the author’s lyrical prose and lucid imagination make Bel Canto a captivating story of strength and frailty, love and imprisonment, and an inspiring tale of transcendent romance.

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