The Bride Wore the Traditional Gold

by Talbot Spivak 

First edition, signed by the author.  New York:  Alfred A. Knopf, 1972  

Hardback is overall in VERY GOOD condition, with a VERY GOOD DJ under Mylar.

• Plum paper covers are mostly clean, with gilt medallion and green cloth quarter binding.  Boards show a little warping, edgewear.  Corners are sharp. 
• Spine has gilt text and is bright with softened ends.  See photos.  
• Binding is strong. 
• End papers/ pastedowns show little sign of age or wear, signed and inscribed on front fep.  
• Interior exhibits minimal signs of age and wear.  Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks.
• Text block edges have ink at head, untrimmed fore edges, some foxing at fore edge.  See photos.  
• Illustrated DJ looks great behind Mylar and is backed with archival paper.
• Close examination of DJ reveals light edgewear at foot, bumping at head including tiny closed tears, chips, chipping at corners, some staining to back cover, a folded corner on rear return.  See photos. 
• PS2024.0731

196 pages. 5 5/8 x 8 3/8 inches

ISBN: 0-394-47285-3

A very good copy of this first novel by Talbot Spivak (1937-2007).  First edition, in its original dust jacket, inscribed and signed.  Boards show a little bowing and spine ends are softened, but the interior is bright and crisp.

Jacket design by Janet Halverson. 

Signed and inscribed by author on front end paper:  "For Nadia and Philip, With Love Talbot"

Please see photos. More photos available upon request.

International first class shipping includes a handling charge to cover insurance.

Domestic orders over $250 include a handling charge to cover signature confirmation.

#panoplybooks #rarebooks #bookboutique #collectiblebooks #antiquebooks #vintagebooks #bookstore

We invite you to view our Shipping & Returns policies, or to contact us with any questions.