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Glemser, Bernard.
Gallery of Women
New York: Random House, Inc., 1957
First Printing (stated)
A mid-century American novel by British-born author Bernard Glemser, exploring themes of romantic entanglement, emotional maturity, and postwar identity. The work reflects the introspective tone of 1950s literary fiction, with an emphasis on psychological nuance and interpersonal relationships.
Published by Random House during a period of strong trade fiction output, this first edition is presented in its original dust jacket featuring a modernist typographic design with a stylized male figure—characteristic of mid-century commercial jacket art. The binding exhibits a two-tone cloth design (cream boards with blue spine) accented by a repeating star motif, an aesthetic detail consistent with Random House design conventions of the era.
Physical Description & Condition
- Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
- Edition: First Printing (1957)
- Publisher: Random House, New York
- Binding: Two-tone cloth boards (cream & blue spine with decorative motif)
Condition Notes:
Dust Jacket:
- Moderate to heavy wear
- Chipping and small losses at spine ends and edges
- Creasing, rubbing, and toning
- Structurally intact but worn (Good / Fair)
Book:
- Boards clean with light handling wear
- Spine lettering clear
- Previous owner inscription on front endpaper (“Margaret Stiffel, Feb. 1, 1960”)
- Interior pages lightly toned but clean
- Binding solid
Overall: Good in Fair dust jacket
