Vintage 1927 The Bridge of San Luis Rey Book
Vintage 1927 The Bridge of San Luis Rey Book
Vintage 1927 The Bridge of San Luis Rey Book
Bound in soft cloth with a delicate illustrated cover block, this 1927 edition volume of Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning The Bridge of San Luis Rey brings a quiet, literary elegance to an open reading desk or bedside table. Opening its cover reveals detailed illustrated map endpapers alongside a heartfelt handwritten cursive inscription dated 1928 from a past owner. A steady, timeless treasure crafted with a reassuring weight and an enduring sense of history for the home.
Features a handwritten 1928 gift inscription inside the front cover and gentle age-appropriate wear along the cloth spine, while maintaining a strong binding. Slight discoloration shown on front cover in images.
Specifications:
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Dimensions: 5.25" W x 8.25" H x 1.75" D
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Author: Thornton Wilder
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Publisher: Albert & Charles Boni, New York
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Publication Date: First Edition, 1927 (Inscribed 1928)
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Specific Finish Descriptor: Oatmeal Cloth & Illustrated Map Endpapers
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Condition: Very good vintage condition; sturdy binding, clean internal pages, intact map endpapers, with prior owner cursive inscription
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Origin/Era: Vintage / 1920s
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Material: Paper & Woven Cloth
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