Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, first printing hardcover copy of Democracy by Joan Didion in a new archival wrap. First Edition unstated, 1984 Simon and Schuster. First Printing with complete number line reversed, 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1.
The book is in Near Fine condition with clean, bright boards and two remainder marks on the bottom page block. Also with, a large bump to the bottom edge, strong title gilt on the straight spine, some smudges on the other page blocks, tight binding, no spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, and lightly rubbed corners. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with no marks or inscriptions. 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 intact, mild surface and edge wear, and a 1/2″ jagged tear mended with acid-free tape. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
Democracy is the tale of love and murder that revolves around Inez Christian Victor, the wife of a man who wants to be President of the United States.
Ships promptly in a corrugated mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.
