Oryx and Crake – Margaret Atwood
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Description

For sale: a rare and exceptional first edition, first printing hardcover copy of  Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood, in an archival wrap. First Edition stated, June 2005 Nan A. Talese. 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 bright boards with a few marks, strong title ink on a convex spine, smudges on the top page block, tight binding, moderate to heavy spine tilt, rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and two lightly rubbed corners. The interior of the book is in Near Fine condition with an erased price on the first free end-paper. No other marks, inscriptions or 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 mild surface and edge wear, the price intact on the front flap and a small crease on the rear flap. Looks good in a Brodart archival wrap.

With breathtaking command of her shocking material, and with her customary sharp wit and dark humour, Atwood projects us into an outlandish yet wholly believable realm populated by characters who will continue to inhabit our dreams long after the last chapter. This is Margaret Atwood at the absolute peak of her powers.

Ships promptly in a manila envelope with book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.