Secret History, The – Donna Tartt
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For sale is a rare and exceptional first edition, first printing of The Secret History by Donna Tartt, First Edition stated, 1992 Knopf. First printing with 1992 on the title page and no subsequent printing on the copyright page.

The book is in Near Fine condition with spotless, illustrated boards, strong title ink on a straight spine,  a few scuffs on page blocks, tight binding, no spine tilt, rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and lightly rubbed corners. The interior of the book is in Fine condition with the ghost of an erased price on the first free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership. The rear end paper and the interior pages are clean and bright, making this an excellent addition to any collection.

The see-through dust jacket is also in Near Fine condition, with the price on the front flap, moderate to heavy surface wear and mild edge wear. Striking jacket and book design by Barbara De Wilde and Chip Kidd.

Donna Tartt, winner of the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for her most recent novel, The Goldfinch, established herself as a major talent with The Secret History, which has become a contemporary classic.

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