Girl With a Pearl Earring. A fine signed first edition copy of the best known novel of Tracy Chevalier, a historical fiction novel set in seventeenth century Holland. First Edition, Publishers' Original Binding, Signed, With Dustwrapper. This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed. The first edition, first impression of this work.
Signed by the author to the title page. In the original unclipped second state dustwrapper, with'earring' spelt correctly to the rear wrap. Girl With a Pearl Earring' is a historical novel set in seventeenth century Delft, Holland, following the painter Johannes Vermeer and his new maid, Griet. Written by Tracy Chevalier, who is known for her historical fiction, and is best known for this novel. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper.
Pages are bright and clean. Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear. Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy. Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones. Often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy. Some more serious faults as will. Be described in the condition report under'condition. Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair. As with good only above but with other faults. Leaving a compromised copy even after repair. Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them. Major defects will be described. Please ask for details and conditions. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques.