Palace Of Desire – Naguib Mahfouz
NF/NF

For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, first printing hardcover copy of Palace Of Desire by Naguib Mahfouz in a  new archival wrap. “First Edition in the United States of America” stated, 1991 Doubleday. First Printing with full number line and “January 1991” above it on the copyright page.

The book is in Near Fine condition with clean, bright boards, strong title gilt on the straight spine, some smudges on page blocks, tight binding, mild spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, moderate edge wear, and lightly rubbed corners. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with no marks, inscriptions or other 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 moderate to heavy surface and edge wear. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.

The second volume of the highly acclaimed  Cairo Trilogy from the winner of the  Nobel Prize for Literature. Filled with compelling  drama, earthy humor, and remarkable insight,  Palace Of Desire is the unforgettable  story of the violent clash between ideals and  realities, dreams and desires.

Ships promptly in a corrugated mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.