Description
For sale: a rare and exceptional first hardcover edition, first printing of Gilgamesh by John Gardner and John Maier. First Edition stated, 1984 by Knopf. First Printing with 1984 on both title and copyright pages and no subsequent printing.
The book is in Near Fine condition with bright, clean boards, strong title gilt, a with a remainder mark on the top of otherwise clean text blocks, tight binding, no spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and lightly rubbed corners. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with no marks, inscriptions, or any other signs of ownership. 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 moderate surface wear and mild edge wear, making it a stunning example of this highly sought-after first edition that looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap. The jacket is a first state with $18.95 price intact on the front flap and 10/84 date on rear flap.
Gilgamesh is a story of monsters, gods, and cataclysms, and of intimate friendship and love. The translation of the classic Mesopotamian epic–with lengthy introduction and annotations–is presented in such a way as to reflect the appearance and arrangement of the original stone tablets
Ships promptly in corrugated mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.
