Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, first printing hardcover copy of The Secret Guests by Benjamin Black in a new archival wrap. First Edition stated, 2020 Henry Holt. First Printing with full number line, 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2.
The book is in Near Fine condition with bright boards with a few marks on the back, strong title ink on a straight spine, clean page blocks, tight binding, mild spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, bumps to both bottom edges, and strong corners. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with no 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.
As London endures nightly German bombings, Britain’s secret service whisks the princesses Elizabeth and Margaret from England, seeking safety for the young royals on an old estate in Ireland. Benjamin Black is the pseudonym of author John Banville.
Ships promptly in corrugated mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.
