1988 The Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie Dust Wrapper UK First Edition
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| Management number | 17175703 | Release Date | 2025/10/06 | List Price | $120.00 | Model Number | 17175703 | ||
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This is a 1988 UK first edition, first printing of The Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie, published by Viking. The copyright page shows the full number line ending in “1” and the “First published 1988” statement, confirming true first edition status.
Details:
Author: Salman Rushdie
Title: The Satanic Verses
Publisher: Viking
Year: 1988
Edition: First edition / first printing (UK)
ISBN: 0-670-81757-0
Binding: Hardcover with original dust jacket
Condition:
Book: Light general shelf wear, clean pages, tight binding.
Dust Jacket: Present with light rubbing and edge wear (see photos).
Notable: One of the most controversial and sought-after modern first editions due to its historical and literary significance.
Historical Note:
Upon its release, The Satanic Verses provoked significant controversy, leading to global debates about freedom of expression. The first edition remains a highly collectible modern literary work.
| Category | Books > Fiction Books > Literary Fiction Books |
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| Size | N/A |
| Brand | Penguin |
| Condition | Fair |
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