New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1979. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0394427378 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in spine sunned, slightly rubbed albeit Very Good+ dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number and signature on the front paste down; Addie is a beautiful girl and the only daughter of a wealthy family. She has everything she could ever want and is very popular at school. However, Addie is not content with her life and is looking for something more.One day, she meets a boy named Jack who is different from anyone she has ever met. He is kind, caring, and seems to understand her better than anyone else. Addie starts to fall for Jack, but she is not sure if he feels the same way about her.Eventually, Addie decides to take a chance and tell Jack how she feels. They spend the rest of the summer together and fall in love. However, when the school year starts, Addie is worried that Jack will not be able to keep up with her life.Fortunately, Jack is able to keep up with Addie's lifestyle and they continue to love each other. However, Addie is not sure if Jack will be able to handle; 8vo .

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Bookseller: Books Tell You Why, Inc. (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 18634
Title: Beautiful Girl - 1st Edition/1st Printing
Author: Adams, Alice
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
ISBN 10: 0394427378
ISBN 13: 9780394427379
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1979
Keywords: Collectible Rare Out-Of-Print, Cons Betty Anderson
Bookseller catalogs: Fiction / Short Fiction;

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