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Titles Included:
1. Going Steady
Copyright: MCML (1950)
Dust Jacket: Present under clear protective mylar cover
Format: Blue cloth hardcover
2. First Love Farewell
Copyright: MCMLVIII (1958)
Library of Congress Catalog Card No.: 58-9096
Format: Green cloth hardcover with illustrated front board paste-down (no dust jacket)
About the Lot:
A wonderful nostalgic pair of classic mid-century teen romance novels by Anne Emery, one of America's favorite mid-20th-century young adult authors. Following relatable themes of high school life, dating, growing up, and adolescent milestones, these Westminster Press editions feature charming retro cover design and period aesthetics.
Condition:
Overall Condition: Pre-owned / Vintage Ex-Library in Acceptable to Good condition.
Going Steady: Library pocket previously removed from the front paste-down with significant paper pull and remnants remaining. School property stamp present on the endpaper ("Parkway Local School, Rockford, Ohio"). Spine shows cloth rubbing, toning, and shelf wear. Dust jacket is intact under a library mylar sleeve with edge wear, spine fading, and taping. Text block is intact with expected age toning and vintage date stamp.
First Love Farewell: School library property ink stamp and date stamp on the preliminary page. Spine and corners show light bumping and cloth shelf wear. Illustrated front board panel is clean with minor rubbing. Text pages are secure and clean with mild tanning along margins.
Please inspect all photographs carefully for specific condition and wear details prior to purchasing.
Ships quickly and safely packaged with rigid cardboard protection to prevent bending in transit.
