Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, first printing hardcover copy of Mrs Osmond by John Banville in a new archival wrap. First American Edition stated, 2017 Knopf. First Printing with no subsequent printing.
The book is in Near Fine condition with clean, bright boards, strong title ink on the spine, clean page blocks, tight binding, mild 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 a lengthy gift inscription to the previous owner 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 looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
In his first novel since The Untouchable, John Banville gives us the intensely emotional story of a man discovering for the first time who he has been and what he is becoming.
Ships promptly in a manila envelope with book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.
