BIBLIOPHILIC FICTION

Morrow, Bradford (1951– )

The Almanac Branch: A Novel [Signed First Printing]

First Edition, First Printing.
SIGNED FIRST PRINTING OF A MODERN BIBLIOPHILIC FICTION MYSTERY OF BOOKS MANUSCRIPTS AND OBSESSION

A literary mystery novel blending books, manuscripts, hidden histories, and obsession, signed by Bradford Morrow on the title page. Issued during the period in which Morrow was emerging as an important voice in contemporary literary fiction, the novel combines bibliophilic atmosphere with psychological and intellectual intrigue.

Set around rare books, secretive collectors, and literary investigation, ‘The Almanac Branch’ helped establish many of the themes that would later define Morrow’s reputation among readers of literary suspense and book-centered fiction. 

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Hardcover in publisher’s cloth-backed boards with original dust jacket. Octavo. Signed without personalization by Bradford Morrow on the title page. Stated First Edition, First Printing.

CONDITION: A Fine hardcover in a Fine dust jacket. Appears unread. No ownership marks observed beyond the author’s signature. A clean, bright, highly presentable example. New giftable condition.

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE —
Bradford Morrow became particularly associated with literary fiction centered on books, manuscripts, collecting culture, and hidden textual histories. ‘The Almanac Branch’ represents an early and important example of the modern bibliophilic literary mystery.

SUBJECTS: Bradford Morrow, signed first edition, literary mystery, bibliophilic fiction, rare books in fiction, manuscript mystery, modern American fiction, book collecting fiction, Simon & Schuster first printing, literary suspense, Modern Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery, Signed Books.

Item #22005
ISBN: 0671739328

Price: $40.00