Loos, Anita [Author]; Barton, Ralph [Illustrator]

BUT GENTLEMEN MARRY BRUNETTES [Anita Loos' Copy]

New York: Boni & Liveright, 1928. First Edition, First Printing. Small Octavo, 248 pages; G/G-; Beige pictorial spine with black lettering; Dustjacket in protective mylar cover with price unclipped ('$2.00'), moderately age-toned with chipping at head of spine and top corners, a 1/2-inch closed tear on the back cover, and minor edgewear at tail of spine; Boards show some faint staining, moderate edgewear to the base of the boards, wear to the corners of both boards, the head and tail of spine are bumped, and the lettering on the spine is largely worn off; Textblock is clean and shows age-toning throughout; Illustrations by Ralph Barton throughout; Stamp on ffep "From the Estate of Anita Loos"; CX Consignment; shelved Case 2.

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NOTES

Sequel to Loos' 1925 "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes". "Brunettes" was serialized in Harper's Bazaar magazine in 1927 before being published in book form in 1928.