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Father Of The Bride by Edward Streeter (Cloth, 1950) 1st Edition
By Edward Streeter
Cloth • Hamish Hamilton
Description
Title: Father Of The Bride
Author/Publisher: Edward Streeter / Hamish Hamilton
Publication Year: 1950
Format: Illustrated Cloth
Father of the bride / by Edward Streeter ; illustrated by Gluyas Williams. Octavo stapled wrappers. London : H. Hamilton, [1950] 244 p.
Synopsis
First published in 1950, Edward Streeter's enduring comedic novel, *Father Of The Bride*, captures the delightful chaos and emotional journey of a family preparing for their daughter's wedding. This first edition offers a vintage glimpse into a universally relatable life event.
Categorised as a work of literature and fiction, Streeter's narrative unfolds with wit and warmth, providing an engaging experience for adult readers as they follow the titular father through his often bewildered, yet ultimately tender, experiences.
- Engaging Narrative: As a work of fiction, *Father of the Bride* offers a humorous and heartfelt narrative centred on the trials and tribulations of a father preparing for his daughter's wedding, a universally relatable experience for adult readers.
- Illustrative Charm: This particular edition is enhanced by its special attribute of being illustrated, adding visual appeal and depth to Edward Streeter's engaging prose, bringing the characters and scenes to life.
- Unique Provenance: Adding to its distinctiveness, this vintage volume is noted as being both inscribed and personalised, indicating a unique connection to a previous owner and making it a truly individual copy with a personal history.
As a vintage first edition from Hamish Hamilton, this inscribed and personalised copy of *Father Of The Bride* holds particular appeal for collectors of twentieth-century literature and those who appreciate works with a unique, personal history. Its status as a beloved comedic classic ensures its enduring place in literary collections.
Condition
This item has been professionally inspected and is in Acceptable condition. Please refer to the photographs for detailed visual assessment.
Specifications
| Format | Cloth |
| Condition | Acceptable |
| Publisher | Hamish Hamilton |
| Signed | No |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
| Subject | Literature & Fiction |
| Vintage | Yes |
| Language | English |
| Ex Libris | No |
| Inscribed | Yes |
| Book Title | Father Of The Bride |
| Item Weight | 454 g |
| Personalised | Yes |
| Year Printed | 1950 |
| Custom Bundle | No |
| Narrative Type | Fiction |
| Intended Audience | Adults |
| Original/Facsimile | Original |
| Special Attributes | Illustrated |
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