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The Pearl Thief by Berta Ruck – First Edition (1926) - $125
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Author & Context:
Berta Ruck (1878-1978) was a prolific and bestselling author of romantic fiction from the 1910s through the mid-20th century. Her novels, often set in fashionable society, captured the manners, mores, and romantic ideals of their time. The Pearl Thief is a prime example of her interwar output.
Key Features of This Copy:
Edition: First American edition, 1926, as stated on the copyright page.
Dust Jacket: Features a stunning, full-color portrait illustration typical of the lavish jacket art used to market popular fiction in the 1920s. The jacket is a significant part of the book's value.
Condition: In good to very good antique condition for its age. The dust jacket is complete but will show expected wear such as edge chipping, short tears, and light soiling. The book itself will have firm binding and mildly toned pages. Any flaws are consistent with a 98-year-old book that has been read and cherished.
Collector's Significance:
Jacket Appeal: The intact, illustrated 1920s dust jacket makes this a standout. Jackets from this era were often discarded, making surviving examples scarce.
Women's Popular Fiction: An excellent representative of early 20th-century commercial fiction by a successful woman author.
Art & Design: The jacket is a piece of period commercial art.
Condition Honesty: Sold as a complete, original antique with the wear that confirms its history.
A beautiful find for the collector specializing in early 20th-century romance, women authors, or the art of the dust jacket. A true time capsule of 1920s popular fiction.