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First edition, first printing. SIGNED LIMITED EDITION. A truly lovely, handbound special production from this much regarded fine small press. This is a concertina publication of the final chapter of Morrison's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel (a stunning poem which captures the grief and endurance of African American history). Published in an edition limited to only 200 copies, this superb illustrated edition measures 10 x 20 cm (stretching to 1.7m). Printed letterpress in Bell on Zerkall mould made paper, enclosed in hand-bound Brillianta cloth cover, and secured with a ribbon. A beautiful and striking production. Perhaps the rarest format of all of this iconic work, and certainly the most alluring, in our opinion. Rare indeed. As New. Offered by D B WATERS RARE BOOKS: Professional, full-time booksellers of fine, select 1st editions, established in 1998. All our stock is fully guaranteed as authentic, a sample of which is presented here on this website. As long-established specialist sellers, we never stock any first edition that is devalued by serious flaws such as price-clipping, dedications, remainder dots, or owner markings, etc. A small, boutique business with an enviable client base. Managed by David, a holder of a Masters degree in Modern Fiction from the UEA, and published author by Nightjar Press. Contact us for friendly assistance in building your collection of modern highlights.

Beloved is a novel by Toni Morrison published in 1987. It won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1988 and is set after the American Civil War. It tells the story of a family of former slaves whose Cincinnati home is haunted by a malevolent spirit.