Claire Ambler [Hardcover] Booth Tarkington

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Claire Ambler [Hardcover] Booth Tarkington

This is a 1928 first edition of Claire Ambler by Booth Tarkington, published by Doubleday, Doran & Company. The hardcover binding is intact, with the original blue cloth cover showing moderate wear, some scuffing, and discoloration. The spine label is chipped, and there are minor signs of handling and shelf wear. The pages are rough-cut, toned with age, and exhibit some foxing, particularly on the edges. The illustrated endpapers are striking, with a checkerboard design featuring stylized dancing figures, though they contain some previous owner markings and pencil notations. The binding remains strong, and the book is complete. No dust jacket is present.

Claire Ambler is a novel by Booth Tarkington, a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for his portrayal of American society in the early 20th century. This book follows the life and relationships of Claire Ambler, a privileged young woman navigating romance and self-discovery in a changing world. Tarkington’s sharp observations on social class and character development make this novel a compelling read for those interested in Jazz Age fiction and character-driven narratives.

Metadata:
SKU: VBe-068
Title: Claire Ambler
Author: Booth Tarkington
Year of Publication: 1928
Edition: First Edition
Printing: Stated First Edition
Publisher: Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc.
Binding: Hardcover
Dust Jacket: No dust jacket present
Former Library Book: No
Cover Condition: Moderate wear, some scuffing and discoloration, spine label chipped
Pages Condition: Toned with age, rough-cut edges, some foxing visible
Endpapers: Illustrated with a checkerboard pattern featuring stylized figures, some inscriptions and pencil marks
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Genre & Sub-Genre:
Genre: Fiction
Sub-Genre: Jazz Age, Social Commentary, Romance