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Overview
A hardcover first edition of Amy Tan's acclaimed second novel, published in 1991 following the monumental success of 'The Joy Luck Club'. The copyright page indicates 1991 publication by G. P. Putnam's Sons, bound in original boards with an illustrated dust jacket.
Story
Published in 1991, Amy Tan based this novel directly on the harrowing life of her mother, Daisy. It became an instant bestseller, cementing Asian-American storytelling in the mainstream American literary canon.
Maker / Origin
Amy Tan is one of America's most celebrated contemporary novelists, known for exploring mother-daughter relationships and the Chinese-American immigrant experience. Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons, one of the oldest and most prestigious publishing houses in the United States.
Condition & Value
Dust jacket shows a thrift price sticker and top corner marker/sticker residue. Book block and interior pages appear clean and well-preserved. Minor cosmetic issues to the dust jacket reduce collector value by roughly 20-30%.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.