Gigi
by Loos, Anita (A Dramatization of Novel By Colette)
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/VG-
- Seller
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SANTA BARBARA, California, United States
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About This Item
New York: Random House, 1952. First edition stated. Unmarked except for neat rubber stamp on front endpaper, tight and square. Tan textured cloth has nice photo of Audrey Hepburn framed onfront board with some red and gold design elements. Price intact jacket has some light to moderate foxing and serious tanning to spine with a fe small chips at edges. In mylar. . First American Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/VG-. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Synopsis
Gigi is a 1944 novella by French writer Colette. The plot focuses on a young Parisian girl being groomed for a career as a courtesan and her relationship with the wealthy cultured man who discovers that he is in love with her (he eventually marries her). The novella was the basis for a 1948 French film starring Danièle Delorme. In 1951, it was adapted for the stage by Anita Loos and starring Audrey Hepburn.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Timothy Norlen Bookseller (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 014367
- Title
- Gigi
- Author
- Loos, Anita (A Dramatization of Novel By Colette)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- VG-
- Edition
- First American Edition
- Publisher
- Random House
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1952
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Bookseller catalogs
- Modern First Editions; Books Into Film;
Terms of Sale
Timothy Norlen Bookseller
Books sent out within 24 - 48 hours upon receipt of order. Return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 15 days after delivery if an item arrives that is not as described.
About the Seller
Timothy Norlen Bookseller
Biblio member since 2019
SANTA BARBARA, California
About Timothy Norlen Bookseller
I am a internet based bookstore that specializes in Modern First Editions, film sources, Mystery and Detective fiction and Western Americana. I have approximately 10,000 books, primarily first editions with about 1300 of them signed by the author. I try and stock only books that are sound, clean and attractive.
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