Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, first printing hardcover copy of The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka in a new archival wrap. First Edition stated, 2022 Knopf. First Printing with no subsequent printing.
The book is in Fine condition with clean, bright boards, strong title ink on the spine, clean page blocks, tight binding, no spine tilt, strong spine ends, no edge wear, and strong corners. The interior of the book is in Near Fine condition with the ghost of an erased price on the first free endpaper. No other marks, inscriptions, or 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 price on the front flap and mild edge wear. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
The swimmers are unknown to one another except through their private routines (slow lane, medium lane, fast lane) and the solace each takes in their morning or afternoon laps. But when a crack appears at the bottom of the pool, they are cast out into an unforgiving world without comfort or relief.
Small volume ships promptly in a manila envelope with book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.
