Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first paperback edition, first printing of The Silver Swan (Quirke, Book 2) by Benjamin Black in a new archival wrap. FirstĀ Edition stated, 2012 Henry Holt. First Printing with complete number line, 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2.
The exterior of this paperback edition is in Near Fine condition, with clean, illustrated covers with no creases, clean page blocks, mild surface wear, strong title on a square spine, a tight binding with no spine cracks, lightly rubbed spine ends, mild edge wear and lightly rounded corners. The interior of the book is in Near Fine condition with no marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership inside. The inside covers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.
It has been two years since the events of Christine Falls, the bestselling novel that introduced the world to an irascible Dublin pathologist named Quirke. Quirke’s beloved Sarah has died, his surrogate father lies paralyzed by a stroke, and he’s been sober for half a year. When a near-forgotten acquaintance asks him to cover up his beautiful young wife’s apparent suicide. Benjamin Black is the pseudonym of author John Banville.
Ships promptly in a secure mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.



