Winter’s Tale – Mark Helprin
NF/NF Later Print

For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, early printing hardcover copy of Winter’s Tale by Mark Helprin in a new archival wrap. First American Edition stated, 1983 Harcourt Brace Jovanovich. Second Printing with incomplete letter line, G I J H F.

The book is in Near Fine condition with bright boards with age spots on both boards. Also with, strong title ink on a slightly convex spine, mild spotting on top page block, tight binding, no spine tilt, rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and  rubbed corners. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with the ghost of an erased price on the half title page. No other 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.

The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with moderate to heavy surface wear, heavy edge wear, chipping and two 1″ closed tears on back. Later state jacket with the $35.00 price on the front flap and text reviews replacing the full page photo of the author on the back cover.. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.

A bestseller that takes readers on a journey to New York of the Belle Epoque, where Peter Lake attempts to rob a Manhattan mansion only to find the daughter of the house at home. Thus begins the love between the middle-aged Irishman and Beverly Penn, a young girl who is dying.

Ships promptly in a corrugated mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.