signed first edition
2002 · Boston
by Sebold, Alice
Boston: Little, Brown & Co, 2002. First printing. Fine in like jacket.. Inscribed first edition of this runaway bestseller, with original invitation to the launch party for the book laid in. Something of a surprise sensation when released, Sebold's THE LOVELY BONES imagines a murdered girl narrating not only from and about the afterlife, but also the aftermath of her killing on her family, friends, and neighbors. Heartbreaking and beautiful, with exceptional provenance. 8.25'' x 5.25''. Original blue boards. In unclipped ($21.95) original color pictorial dust jacket. 328 pages. Inscribed by Sebold on title page: "7/29/2020 / To Amber / VIVA / Alice Sebold." Laid in is the postcard invitation to the launch party. Invite has minor wear. Book bright, sharp, and crisp.
(Inventory #: 39800)