The Russian Debutante's Handbook

The first edition of this popular work was published by Riverhead Books in 2002. It was 452 pages long, and the original retail price was $24.95. The first edition can be identified by the following criteria: Copyright page has full number line "1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2", and 2002 is stated on the title page. Boards are blue/green with gold lettering on a black spine. Front flap of dust jack has a single review from Kirkus Reviews. Back of dust jacket has two reviews - bt Chang-rae Lee and David Gates.

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Picture of the 2002 first edition dust jacket for The Russian Debutante's Handbook.

Picture of the first edition copyright page for The Russian Debutante's Handbook.

Picture of dust jacket where original $24.95 price is found for The Russian Debutante's Handbook.

Picture of the back dust jacket for the first edition of The Russian Debutante's Handbook.

Picture of the first edition Riverhead Books boards for The Russian Debutante's Handbook.

Picture of the back dust jacket flap for the first edition of The Russian Debutante's Handbook.

Picture of the first edition title page for The Russian Debutante's Handbook.

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