Description
For sale is an exceptional First Edition, First Printing of The Kingdom of Speech by Tom Wolfe in a new archival wrap. First Edition unstated, August 2016, Little Brown. First Printing with full number line reversed, 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1.
The book is in Near Fine condition with clean, bright boards, strong title ink on a straight spine, clean page blocks, tight binding, moderate to heavy spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and strong corners. The interior of the book is in Fine condition with no marks, inscriptions or other 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 price on the front flap, and mild surface and edge wear. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
Tom Wolfe, whose legend began in journalism, takes us on an eye-opening journey that is sure to arouse widespread debate. The Kingdom of Speech is a captivating, paradigm-shifting argument that speech — not evolution — is responsible for humanity’s complex societies and achievements.
Ships promptly in a manila envelope with book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.
