Red Poppies – Alai
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For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, first printing hardcover copy of Red Poppies by Alai. First Edition stated, 2002 Houghton Mifflin. 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 spotless boards, strong title gilt on the spine, one mark on the side page block, tight binding, no spine tilt, strong spine ends, mild edge wear, and strong corners. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with the ghost of an erased price on the first free endpaper. 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 mild surface and edge wear, the price on the flap, and looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.

Sweeping changes begin to transform 1930s pre-occupation Tibet as members of the powerful and wealthy Maiqi family accept modern weapons from the Chinese Nationalists to assist the family in its feud with a neighboring chieftan in exchange for growing fields of poppies that will assist the Nationalist-backed heroin trade and enrich their own lifestyle.

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