Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first hardcover edition, first printing of The Dutch House by Ann Patchett in a new archival wrap.
The book is in Near Fine condition with clean, bright boards, strong title gilt on the convex spine, clean page blocks, tight binding, mild spine tilt, lightly rolled bottom spine end, mild edge wear, and strong corners. The interior of the book is in Fine condition without any marks, inscriptions or other signs of ownership. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright.
The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with complete price on front flap, mild edge wear and looks great in a new archival wrap.
Set over the course of five decades, The Dutch House is a dark fairy tale about two smart people who cannot overcome their past. Despite every outward sign of success, Danny and Maeve are only truly comfortable when they’re together. Throughout their lives they return to the well-worn story of what they’ve lost with humor and rage. But when at last they’re forced to confront the people who left them behind, the relationship between an indulged brother and his ever-protective sister is finally tested.
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