THE BOOK THIEF

First UK edition, first printing. Signed by the author. Original black paper-covered boards with gilt titles to the spine, in the Finn Campbell-Nottman illustrated dustwrapper. A fine copy, the binding square and tight, the contents clean throughout and without stamps or inscriptons. Complete with the very lightly rubbed dustwrapper that is without fading, loss or tears. Not price-clipped (£12.99 on the front flap).

Signed by Markus Zusak in black ink on the title page. 'The Book Thief' became an international best seller soon after publication and has been translated into 63 languages. It was adapted into a film in 2013 directed by Brian Percival and starring Geoffrey Rush and Emily Watson.