Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, first printing hardcover copy of The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray in a new archival wrap. First Edition stated, 2021 Berkley. 1st Printing stated.
The book is in Near Fine condition with clean, bright boards, strong title gilt on the spine, clean page blocks, tight binding, no spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and two bumped corners. The interior of the book is in Near Fine condition with no marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership inside. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.
The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with price intact, mild edge wear, and looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
The Personal Librarian tells the story of an extraordinary woman, famous for her intellect, style, and wit, and shares the lengths she must go to—for the protection of her family and her legacy—to preserve her carefully crafted white identity in the racist world in which she lives.
Ships promptly in a secure mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.
