Description
For sale is a rare and exemplary First Edition, First Printing of Swimmer in the Secret Sea by William Kotzwinkle. First hardcover edition stated, 1994 Chronicle Books. First Printing, with full number line. Very Rare!
The book is in Near Fine condition with spotless boards, strong title ink on a straight spine, clean page blocks, tight binding, mild spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and strong corners. The interior of the book is in Near Fine condition with no marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership inside. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.
First published in Redbook in 1975 to enormous acclaim, this O. Henry Award winning novella sold 100,000 copies in this first paperback edition. Swimmer in the Secret Sea is the poignant story of how a man and a woman endured the shock and anguish of their newborn baby’s death.
Small volume: 7.25″ x 5.25″ x 0.5″ Ships promptly in a manila envelope with the book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.
