Bookbinder, The – Pip Williams
F/NF 1st Print

For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, first printing hardcover copy of The Bookbinder by Pip Williams. First US Edition stated, 2023 Ballantine Books. First Printing with complete number line, 2 4 6 8 9 7 5 3 1.

The exterior of the hardcover edition is in Fine condition, with spotless, black boards, very strong title gilt on a straight spine, clean page blocks, a tight binding with no creases, no spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, no edge wear  and strong corners. The interior of the book is in Fine condition with no marks, inscriptions, or 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 also in Near Fine condition, with mild edge wear, and looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.

The Bookbinder is a story about knowledge—who creates it, who can access it, and what truths get lost in the process. Much as she did in the international bestseller The Dictionary of Lost Words, Pip Williams thoughtfully explores another rarely seen slice of history through women’s eyes.

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