The Secret History, Donna Tartt, Viking, 1992, First Edition First Impression One of the rarest volumes from modern times and in outstanding condition, Donna Tartt's first book has established a substantial cult following since publication. Part Greek tragedy, part coming of age campus novel and part thriller building on the shared secret of 5 classics students at a New England university, the book became an instant success unusually with the critics and commercially. The book is in near fine condition. The binding is perfectly straight and tight, the boards clean and unmarked, the end papers and pages clean and bright without marks, tears or blemishes. The tiniest amount of small marks to top and base page edges. The unclipped near fine jacket, protected in a clear removable cover is bright and clean without marks or tears. Some barely distinguishable impressions to the black back cover. As a first impression this is incredibly rare and enormously sought after. Will be dispatched fully insured and well packaged.