Year of the Death of Ricardo Reis, the (Spanish Edition) - Softcover

THE YEAR OF THE DEATH OF RICARDO REIS [Second UK edition, first impression]

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Book Description Original Wraps. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket, as Issued. Paula Piglia [Cover illustration] (illustrator). First Simultaneous UK Paperback Edition. First impression of the second UK edition, published in 1996 as a paperback original [PBO], with 'First impression' stated on the printer's page. The first UK edition was published in 1992, also as a PBO with a simultaneous hardcover issue. Translated from the Portuguese by Giovanni Pontiero. ***Near fine in colour-illustrated covers, with cover illustration by Paula Piglia. Edges of covers just slightly rubbed and creased. Covers bright. Spine slightly faded, with a light vertical reading crease. Internally also near fine with no inscriptions. Pages clean. Spine tight. No tears. ***358 pages plus page of reviews of The Year of the Death of Ricardo Reis, and a four page numbered catalogue of Harvill paperback titles to the rear. 216 mm x 134 mm. ***'In "Ricardo Reis" Saramago has created one of the most enigmatic characters in modern fiction, a man in touch with every facet of life at a moment in history when every certainty in civilised society is about to be scattered to the winds.' - Herbert Mitgang in the New York Times [Review quote taken from the back cover] ***A first impression of the second UK paperback edition, in very nice bright condition. ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc. Seller Inventory # 8079

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