Australian first edition hardback, signed by the author on the title page. Published in Australia by Allen & Unwin, 2000. Conditions of Faith is a major novel by Alex Miller, winner of the Miles Franklin Award and one of Australia’s most respected literary figures. The novel explores memory, belief, and identity through a richly textured narrative spanning Europe and Australia. 8vo. Original boards, in original illustrated dust jacket.
Book is in very good to near fine condition: binding firm and square; pages clean and bright; no bookplates. Interior is well preserved, with no foxing or staining observed. Author’s signature is clearly and neatly placed on the title page.
Dust jacket is very good+, with light general shelf wear only; no major tears, losses, or creasing. Spine and panels remain clean and present well.
A desirable signed first edition of an important novel by a Miles Franklin Award–winning author, well suited to collectors of signed Australian literary fiction or modern first edition.
