Description
For sale: a rare and exceptional first edition, first printing hardcover copy of “The Red Queen” by Margaret Drabble. First US Edition stated, 2004 Harcourt. First Printing with full number line.
The book is in Near Fine condition with spotless boards, a strong title gilt, clean text blocks, tight binding, no spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and one lightly bumped corner. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with no marks, inscriptions, or any other signs of ownership. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.
The dust jacket is also in Near Fine condition with no surface wear and only mild edge wear, making it a stunning example of this highly sought-after first edition that looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
“The Red Queen” by Margaret Drabble is a gripping historical novel that starts with the story of a British academic on a trip to Seoul to give a paper at a conference.
Ships promptly in corrugated mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.
