Premonition, The – Banana Yoshimoto
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For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, first printing hardcover copy of The Premonition by Banana Yoshimoto. First Edition unstated, 2023 Cornerstone. First Printing with complete print line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1.

The book is in Near Fine condition with clean, 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 strong corners. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with an erased price on the first free end page and no other marks, inscriptions, or signs of ownership. The rear end paper and the interior pages are clean and bright.

The dust jacket is in Near Fine  condition with mild surface and edge wear, and the price on the front flap.

An instant bestseller in Japan when first published in 1988, The Premonition is finally available in English, translated by the celebrated Asa Yoneda.