Signed and inscribed 1st editions are unheard of. I think most people who own them aren't selling them. This wa s a good deal, not awesome.įirst editions of the hard cover BRIDGE OF BIRDS which are signed by Hughart are very rare. I got it for a little over $20, including shipping. This specific copy is my third 1st edition and the one in the worst shape (and I'd classify it as "Good +"). You probably shouldn't pay more than $50-$75 for a fine, unsigned 1st edition hard cover, with dust jacket. Prices can range from $20 to $300 dollars, but most of the high end prices are currently for suckers. Unsigned hardcover 1st editions of BRIDGE OF BIRDS, with dust jackets, are fairly common. Serious China scholars are known to hate this book. Basically, this is one entertaining and fun read. Read the extant reviews on or and you'll see pretty much universal acclaim (which I believe is deserved). Reading this? You already know it's a great book.īarry Hughart has written only three books, the award winning BRIDGE OF BIRDS being his first.
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