Description
For sale is a Rare and exceptional First Edition Fourth Printing hardcover copy of Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami.
The book is in Near Fine condition with clean, bright boards, strong title gilt on a straight spine, a few marks on page blocks, tight binding, moderate spine tilt, rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and two lightly bumped corners. The interior of the book is in Very Good condition with a stain on the first paste down and smudges of erased prices on the first free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership inside. The rear 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 which is cut long to hide the stain.
Extravagant in its accomplishment, Kafka on the Shore displays one of the world’s truly great storytellers at the height of his powers.
Ships promptly in a corrugated mailer with the book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.
