Description
For sale: a rare and exceptional first edition, First printing of Magic Seeds by V. S. Naipaul, protected in a archival wrap. First American Edition stated, 2004 Knopf, First Printing with 2004 on the title page and no subsequent printing.
The book is in Near Fine condition with bright boards, strong title gilt on a straight spine, clean page 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 the previous owner’s name, city and date on the first free end paper and the ghosts of erased prices on the first free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions, or 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 a white label pasted over the barcode and mild surface and edge wear. First state jacket with $25.00 price on front flap and 11/2004 date code on rear flap. Looks great in a Brodart archival wrap.
Ships promptly in corrugated mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.
