The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho [U.S. FIRST EDITION PAPERBACK] 1993 • HarperSanFrancisco • Advance Copy?

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

U.S. FIRST EDITION PAPERBACK [1993] HarperSanFrancisco

Rare 1993 Harper trade paperback printing with identical wraps & ISBN as the hardcover first edition.  No price on cover; indicating a possible Advance copy, presumably for the first trade paperback edition issued in 1994. 

Book is in beautiful condition.  Tall, narrow trade paperback.  Clean, tight and seemingly unread copy with some shelf wear to cover.   Pages are pristine, bright and white.  Reads like new. 

Paulo Coelho's masterpiece tells the mystical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure. His quest will lead him to riches far different—and far more satisfying—than he ever imagined. Santiago's journey teaches us about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, of recognizing opportunity and learning to read the omens strewn along life's path, and, most importantly, to follow our dreams.