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Chevalier, Tracy

Girl With a Pearl Earring — First Issue

HarperCollins: 1999
  • $300
HarperCollins, 1999. First British (and true first) Edition (first printing). The second novel by the author of THE LADY AND THE UNICORN, the story (inspired by the girl from one of Vermeer's most loved paintings) of a maid in Johannes Vermeer's household who is caught up in scandal. Winner of the B&N Discover New Writers Award and basis for the film. In the first issue dust jacket -- with Earring misspelled as "Earing" on the rear panel. Fine/Fine. Signed by Chevalier on the title page. . Signed by Author. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine.
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