Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, first printing, hardcover copy of The Raphael Affair by Iain Pears with a remainder mark. First
The book is in Near Fine condition with clean, bright boards with a large remainder on the top of otherwise clean page blocks, strong title ink on a straight spine, tight binding, mild spine tilt, rounded spine ends, mild edge wear, and two lightly bumped corners. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with the with the letter R inked on the first free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership inside. The rear end paper 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, and the price on the front flap. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
Vandalism and murder follow a newly discovered Raphael painting to London, and Bottando decides to investigate with the help of his glamorous assistant, Flavia. By the author of The Discovery of Painting. A first novel.
Small volume ships promptly in a manila envelope with book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.
