Description
For sale: a rare and exceptional first edition, first printing of The Tennis Partner by Abraham Verghese. First Edition stated, 1998 Harper Collins. 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 convex spine, heavy foxing on page blocks, tight binding, mild spine tilt, rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and lightly rubbed corners. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with an erased price on the first free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions, or other 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 moderate surface wear and heavy edge wear. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
Ships promptly in a secure mailer with the book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.
