Bel Canto – Ann Patchett
NF Paperback

For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first paperback  edition, first printing of Bel Canto by Ann Patchett. First Edition stated, 2001 HarperCollins. First Printing with full number line reversed, 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. This is not the Harper Perennial reprint: this is the very rare true first edition with a “First Edition” statement, the HarperCollins imprint and the same cover design as the first hardcover edition by Roberto de Vicq de Cumptich.

The exterior of this paperback edition is in Near Fine condition, with clean, illustrated covers with one small corner crease on the front cover. Also with, clean page blocks, mild surface wear, strong title on a square spine, a tight binding with no spine cracks, rubbed spine ends, moderate to heavy edge wear and one rounded corners. The interior of the book is 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 inside. The inside covers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection. Appears to be unread.

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 manila envelope with the book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.