Third printing as stated, published in September 1992, the same month as the first. A fine clean tight unmarked copy in illustrated hardcover in fine unclipped first state dust jacket with no chips nor tears.
New York, New York, U.S.A.: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., 1992. First Edition Later Printing 3rd Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. A FIRST EDITION, Third Printing, from 1992 of the author's first novel, now widely credited as initiating the "dark academia" genre in contemporary fiction. 522 pages. Hardcover octavo has black & gray paper over boards, title box to spine, which has mild pushing at heel. Condition is Near Fine: exceptionally clean & completely unmarked save for some light soil spots to bottom outside page edges & former owner's bookplate to ffep. Corners crisp, binding strong & straight. The clear acetate DJ is also Near Fine, marred only by mild rubbing/opacity (as usual), but with none of the typical short tears. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have. Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.
First book by the author of The Goldfinch: ( Pulitzer Prize Winner for Fiction). First edition, second printing before publication stated on cp. Book is near fine. Free of former owner bookplates or remainder marks just their initals on upper right front fly. Rubbing to the acetate jacket cover, as usual on every copy we've ever seen, else VG, non price clipped ($23.00). THIS BOOK IS IN OUR POSSESSION. WE SHIP MOST BOOKS SIX DAYS A WEEK AND WILL CONFIRM WITH TRACKING NUMBER FOR DOMESTIC ORDERS OR CUSTOMS NUMBER FOR NON DOMESTIC; 8vo.
Alfred A. Knopf. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0679410325 . Inked name/date on front pastedown; light wear to transparent DJ; price sticker on rear; 6 X 1.5 X 9.5 inches; 524 pages .
Third printing as stated, published in September 1992, the same month as the first. A fine clean tight unmarked copy in illustrated hardcover in fine unclipped first state dust jacket with no chips nor tears.
First edition, first printing; 524 pp., hardcover, tips very slightly rubbed, else fine in a fine dust jacket. -If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country. Photos available upon request.
NY: Knopf, 1992. first edition, first printing; 524 pp., hardcover, tips very slightly rubbed, else fine in a fine dust jacket. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country. Photos available upon request.
First edition, first printing; 524 pp., hardcover, tips very slightly rubbed, else fine in a fine dust jacket. -If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country. Photos available upon request.
Alfred A. Knopf, 1992-09-05. Hardcover. Very Good. 1.8000 9.3000 5.3000. Stated second printing BEFORE publication on verso, a scarce edition. Jacket in mylar, VG. ""December 1992"" written on ffep. Light shelf wear may be present due to storage. Pages/boards/jacket clean, binding sturdy.
first edition first printing hardcover in dust jacket; no prior owner marks; minimal age tone; few small spots of soil to text block top and bottom edge; tight bind; clean cover vivid titling, little rub at corner tips; acetate dj has some rub to panels but no tears, no chips, little wear at corner tips; flap price present M76D
Stated First Edition/First Printing (no mention of subsequent printings); A Near Fine book in a Near Fine glassine jacket, with only mild rubbing to the spine ends and board edges, and some light scratching to the jacket (common for these jackets). A lovely copy of this author's first novel, getting quite uncommon in the first printing and in collectible condition. Not remaindered, not price-clipped, not ex-library; will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.
New York: KNOPF. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0679410325 . First edition. Fine in very close to fine dust jacket.. (524pp. ) (5 3/4" X9 1/2") (Light trace of scuffing to clear jacket. Faint 3 1/2"-inch scratch on front panel of jacket. ) Author's acclaimed FIRST book. ; 5 3/4" x9 1/2"; 524 pages .
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