Description
For sale: a rare early First Edition First Printing, hardcover copy of The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco.
The exterior of the book is in Near Fine condition with clean, bright boards with a small gilt ISBN number on the rear board and strong title gilt on a cloth spine and front graphic. Also, lightly foxed page blocks, tight binding, mild spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and two bumped corners. The interior of the book is in Near Fine condition with the ghost of an erased price on the second free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and lightly toned, making this an excellent addition to any collection.
The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with mild surface wear, and moderate to heavy edge wear. First state jacket with $15.95 price on the front flap and ISBN 0-15-144647-4 on the back cover. Looks
First published in 1980, The Name of the Rose became an international sensation, beguiling readers around the world with its mix of history, humor, and intellectual heft. This beautifully designed modern edition, illustrated with exclusive original drawings created by Umberto Eco, will enchant a new generation of readers and entice old fans to fall under its spell once again.
Ships promptly in corrugated mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.
