Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, early printing hardcover copy of The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray in a new archival wrap. First Edition stated, 2021 Berkley. 9th Printing stated.
The book is in Near Fine condition with clean, bright boards, strong title gilt on the spine, clean page blocks, tight binding, mild spine tilt, rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and one lightly bumped corner. No marks or inscriptions 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.
