Description
For sale: a rare and exceptional first edition, first printing of Death and Restoration: A Jonathan Argyll Mystery by Iain Pears, protected in a new archival wrap. First US Edition unstated, 1996 Scribner. First Printing with full number line. 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2.
The book is in Near Fine condition with clean bright boards, strong title ink on a straight spine, clean page blocks, tight binding, mild spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and lightly bumped corners. The interior of the book is in Near Fine condition with the ghost of an erased price on the first free end paper. No other 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 in Near Fine condition with the price clipped from the front flap, and heavy surface wear and mild edge wear. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
A thrilling tale of intrigue and murder set in the heart of Italy’s art world pits Jonathan Argyll and art squad investigator Flavia di Stefano against a wily band of thieves that steals a painting reputed to have miraculous powers.
Ships promptly in corrugated mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.
