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The Historian

The Historian

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The HistorianElizabeth KostovaLittle, Brown and Company, 2005First Edition, First Printing

A handsome first edition, first printing of Elizabeth Kostova’s acclaimed debut novel, The Historian—an atmospheric literary mystery that weaves together history, scholarship, travel, and the legend of Dracula.


Published by Little, Brown and Company in June 2005, this copy is a true U.S. first edition, first printing, identified by the stated “First Edition: June 2005” and complete 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 number line on the copyright page.


Kostova’s ambitious debut follows a centuries-spanning search through libraries, monasteries, archives, and the landscapes of Eastern Europe as its characters investigate the historical figure of Vlad the Impaler and the possibility that the Dracula legend may contain more truth than expected.

The book features its distinctive original dust jacket and illustrated map endpapers, including the “Cold War Europe” map.


Edition Details

  • Author: Elizabeth Kostova

  • Title: The Historian

  • Publisher: Little, Brown and Company

  • Publication Date: June 2005

  • Edition: First Edition

  • Printing: First Printing

  • Number Line: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

  • ISBN: 0-316-01177-0

  • Format: Hardcover with original dust jacket

  • Original Jacket Price: $25.95

  • Illustrated map endpapers

  • Printed in the United States


Condition

Near Fine book in Near Fine dust jacket.

A very attractive copy showing only light signs of handling and shelf wear. The dust jacket remains bright and clean with minor surface wear. The interior and illustrated endpapers appear clean and well preserved.

Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.

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