Roots, Alex Haley — 1st UK Edition

Name: Roots, Alex Haley — 1st UK Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5063
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Publication: London, Hutchinson, 1977

Formatting: 8vo, pp. [viii], 688.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The publisher's original black boards are exceedingly sharp, remaining remarkably clean and free from any discernible shelf-wear or bumping to the extremities. The binding is tight and square, presenting a reassuringly firm block. Internally, the pages are bright, crisp, and devoid of any previous ownership inscriptions, foxing, or damp-staining, with only the very faintest hint of age-toning to the top edge of the text block, as is typical for the paper stock of this era. The accompanying original dust jacket is equally impressive; it remains entirely unclipped, wonderfully vibrant, and free from any notable chipping, creasing, or the heavy rubbing typically found on this vulnerable metallic silver wrapper.

Catalogue Note: First UK Edition. Originally published in the United States by Doubleday in 1976, this Hutchinson edition represents the true first printing for the British market.

Sourcing remarkably well-preserved, unclipped copies of the UK first edition has become increasingly uncommon. This copy stands out for its exceptional state of preservation, completely avoiding the usual tears, fading, and heavy handling that plague most surviving copies of this heavily-read and culturally significant bestseller.

Alex Haley's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece traces the monumental journey of Kunta Kinte, a young man abducted from his village in West Africa in 1767 and sold into slavery in Maryland. Blending meticulous historical research with profound narrative power, Haley follows Kinte's descendants through seven generations of American history, capturing the horrors of slavery and the enduring resilience of the human spirit. A literary phenomenon that profoundly reshaped the dialogue around African American genealogy and history, this remains an essential and staggering work of modern literature.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Alex Haley

Book Publisher: Hutchinson

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Historical Fiction

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 688

Book Publication Year: 1977

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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