Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first US edition, first printing hardcover copy of Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell. Modern Library Edition stated, 2012 Modern Library. First Printing with full number line, 2 4 6 8 9 7 5 3 1. The Modern Library Edition is the first US Edition with no other hardcover edition printed in the US.
The book is in Very Good condition with clean, bright boards with very light, damp stains on the the cloth quarter wraps and the spine. Also, strong title ink on a straight spine, clean page blocks, tight binding, no spine tilt, strong spine ends, mild edge wear, and strong corners. The interior of the book is also in Very Good condition with the some mild puckering of the last 20 pages and the rear end paper. No other marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership inside. The front end paper 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, and the price on the front flap. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
As wild as a videogame, as mysterious as a Zen koan, Cloud Atlas is an unforgettable tour de force that, like its incomparable author, has transcended its cult classic status to become a worldwide phenomenon.
Don’t miss the opportunity to own this very rare first edition book. S
