The Godfather

New York: Putnam (1969). First edition, 1st printing. 8vo. 446 pp. Original quarter black cloth over bone white cloth covered boards, stamped in gold, in original unclipped ($6.95) dust-jacket. Mild edge wear, particular to spine ends, corners. Trace toning to spine. Mild rubbing, wrinkling from handling throughout. Protected in archival mylar. Book is tight, square and firm with mild edge, handling wear. Trace toning to edges, pages. Light forward lean, some convexity to spine, slight crown pulling. Light spine fade. Interior is clean and unmarked.

Dust Jacket: Near Fine

Hardcover: Very Good

“The Godfather is a crime novel by American author Mario Puzo. Originally published in 1969 by G. P. Putnam's Sons, the novel details the story of a fictional Mafia family in New York City (and Long Island), headed by Vito Corleone, the Godfather. The novel covers the years 1945 to 1955 and includes the back story of Vito Corleone from early childhood to adulthood. The first in a series of novels, The Godfather is noteworthy for introducing Italian words like consigliere, caporegime, Cosa Nostra, and omertà to an English-speaking audience. It inspired a 1972 film of the same name. Two film sequels, including new contributions by Puzo himself, were made in 1974 and 1990.”