Primitive People – Francine Prose
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For sale: a Rare first edition, first printing hardcover copy of Primitive People by Francine Prose in a new archival wrap. First Edition stated, 1992 Farrar,Straus Giroux. First Printing with no subsequent printing.

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

The au pair for the Porter family, Haitian-born Simone, becomes witness to the family’s casual cruelty, observing the activities of Rosemary, a sculptor, her philandering husband, her mercurial friends, and her strange children

Ships promptly in a secure mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.