Tin Drum, The – Günter Grass
(VG/NF)

For sale: a Rare and Exceptional First US edition, first printing of The Tin Drum by Günter Grass complete with a Near Fine dust jacket wrapped in a new archival wrap. First US Edition unstated, 1962 Pantheon. First printing with no subsequent printing and no ISBN number – just the 62-14256 Library of Congress number. This is the first English language translation by Ralph Manheim.

The book is in Very Good condition with bright boards with a few spots on the rear, lightly faded title gilt on the sunned spine, clean page blocks and strong topstain, tight binding, mild spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and lightly rubbed corners. The interior of the book is also in Very Good condition with the ghost of an erased price on the heavily foxed  first free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership inside. The rear end paper has lighter foxing and the interior pages are clean and lightly toned, making it an excellent addition to any collection.

The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with mild surface and edge wear. First state jacket is price-clipped but retains the 2/63 date on the front flap.   Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.

The Tin Drum by Günter Grass is  a classic of post-World War II literature, both in Germany and around the world. The story revolves around the life of Oskar Matzerath, as narrated by himself when confined in a mental hospital during the years 1952–1954.

Don’t miss the opportunity to own this rare first edition, first printing  of this highly acclaimed book. Thick volume ships promptly in a corrugated mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.