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Copyright & Edition Details
Copyright 1925 by Harper & Brothers
Printed in the United States
Marked as “The Harper Prize Novel Limited Edition – Autographed by the Author”
Includes Anne Parrish’s actual signature (not printed or facsimile)📘 Book History
Anne Parrish (1888–1957) was a well-known American novelist whose work frequently centered on family relationships, nostalgia, and the emotional inner lives of women.
The Perennial Bachelor became one of her best-received novels, notable for:
Exploration of generational family memory
American domestic life
Nostalgic themes of innocence and early 20th-century transitions
The novel was widely praised, contributing to Parrish's reputation and helping secure her place as a bestselling author of the 1920s and 1930s. Her later novel, All Kneeling, was even nominated for a Pulitzer Prize.
The Harper Prize Novel program helped launch several successful careers, and Parrish’s inclusion elevated the visibility and demand for these signed editions.
📚 Description of Contents
Your edition includes:
Full text of The Perennial Bachelor
Standard Harper typography typical of the mid-1920s
Author’s hand-signed autograph page preceding the text
Chapter opening pages printed with distinctive, ornamental type
No illustrations other than publisher’s device
The signature page is a defining feature and the primary value driver of this copy.
📦 Physical Condition
Covers
Gray-brown cloth boards with red stamped title
Noticeable fading on spine and portions of boards
Rubbing and light soiling present
Spine ends worn; slight fraying at corners
No dust jacket present (would add significant value if it were)
Interior
Paper shows uniform age toning
Title page, copyright page, and autograph page fully intact
Binding appears sound
No major tears or foxing visible
Author signature page clean and bold
Overall condition: Good–, due to exterior wear, but internally complete and with the critical autograph in good condition.
