Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, first printing hardcover copy of The Life of Herod the Great by Zora Neale Hurston in a new archival wrap. First American Edition stated, 2025 Amistad. First Printing with full number line 5 4 3 2 1.
The book is in Near Fine condition with clean white boards, and strong title gilt on a straight spine, clean page blocks, tight binding, no spine tilt, strong spine ends, no edge wear, and lightly rubbed corners. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with no other 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 no signs of wear, and the price is on the front flap. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
A never before published novel from beloved author Zora Neale Hurston, revealing the historical Herod the Great—not the villain the Bible makes him out to be but a religious and philosophical man who lived a life of valor and vision.
Ships promptly in a secure mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.