New York: John Day, 1961. Stated First American Edition. Very Good/Very Good . "First American Edition" on copyright page in very clean unclipped jacket. Clean beige cloth boards with maroon lettering on spine. No bumping or wear. Binding is tight & square, no cracking. Pages and edges are clean (some tanning to pages). Small previous owner name and date ink-stamped at top edge of front free endpaper. 255 pp. with index. Illustrated with black and white photographs. Clean bright dustjacket is not price clipped (4.50 on front inside flap), unchipped, no tears, slight rubbing to front flap fold edge. Enclosed in new archival quality removable mylar cover. The story of human marriage from its primitive beginnings to the present day. The author looks at the changing human relationships in marriage as the bride rose from chattel to partner. Title: The Bridal Bed Author Name: Braddock, Joseph Edition: Stated First American Edition. Location Published: New York, John Day: 1961 Binding: Hardcover Book Condition: Very Good Jacket Condition: Very Good Type: Book Categories: Anthropology Seller ID: 020083 Keywords: anthropology marriage human relationships joseph braddock first edition
