Walk on the Water

W.R. Philbrick. Stated first American edition. New York: St. Martin’s Press, 1991. Both unclipped dust jacket (in a mylar wrapper) and hardcover are in Very Good+ condition. Jacket design by R. Harnett. A crisp, well-kept copy with no writing, underlining, or owner’s marks, 215 pp.

Discover a collectible first American edition by W.R. Philbrick, published by St. Martin’s Press in 1991. This stated first edition features an unclipped dust jacket—protected in a fresh mylar wrapper—and a clean, solid hardcover, both in Very Good+ condition. Jacket design by R. Harnett.

This edition is ideal for collectors of modern fiction, St. Martin’s Press firsts, and readers seeking high-quality vintage hardcovers. A sharp, display-worthy copy ready to enhance any curated home library or modern first edition collection.

Why Collect This Book?

Philbrick’s early works from the late 20th century have grown increasingly desirable among collectors of contemporary fiction. First American editions in attractive condition—especially with clean, unclipped jackets—remain sought after in the modern first-edition market.

Perfect for collectors, gift-givers, and fans of 1990s literary fiction.