Storied Life of A. J. Fikry, The – Gabrielle Zevin
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For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first hardcover edition, first printing of The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin. First Edition stated, 2014 Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill. First Printing with complete number line, 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1.

The book is in Near Fine condition with clean, bright boards, strong title ink on a straight spine, clean page blocks, tight binding, mild spine tilt, rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and strong corners. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with a half page of reader notes on the last free end paper and no other marks, inscriptions, or 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 in Near Fine condition with the price on the front flap, and mild surface and edge wear. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.

A. J. Fikry’s life is not at all what he expected it to be. He lives alone, his bookstore is experiencing the worst sales in its history, and now his prized possession, a rare collection of Poe poems, has been stolen. But when a mysterious package appears at the bookstore, its unexpected arrival gives Fikry the chance to make his life over—and see everything anew.