The Satanic Verses
Viking, 1988.
First edition, limited issue. Number X of only twelve special copies reserved for the author, bound in full morocco and signed by the author. This copy additionally inscribed by Rushdie "To Hillary - with my best wishes 18th Dec 90." Original full blue morocco with gilt titles to the spine in original plain tissue dustwrapper. Marbled end papers and text printed on antique laid paper. Silk page marker present. A fine copy.
One of the most notorious books of modern times. The Satanic Verses was deemed to be against Islam, the Prophet and the Koran, causing the late Ayatollah Khomeini to issue a fatwa on it's author, declaring him an enemy of Islam whose blood should be shed, causing Rushdie to go into hiding for almost twelve years.
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