The Girl Without a Name

This hardcover edition is in a library binding with visible wear. The dust jacket has noticeable edge wear and tape repairs, typical of library usage. The pages are intact, with no inscriptions or signatures. Despite the wear, it remains a solid reading copy, ideal for those interested in vintage young adult literature.

"The Girl Without a Name" by Gunnel Beckman, published by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc. in New York, 1970, is a First American Edition. Originally published in Sweden as "Flickan utan namn," this young adult novel is translated by Anne Parker and beautifully illustrated by Borghild Rud. It explores themes of identity and self-discovery, significant in Swedish literature. This edition, identifiable by its ISBN 0-15-230980-2, is a notable translation that brought Beckman's work to an English-speaking audience. The book's condition indicates it was part of a library collection, adding a layer of history to its narrative. The dust jacket shows signs of wear, with some edge damage and tape repair, yet it remains a meaningful addition for collectors of translated works or those interested in young adult fiction from the 1970s.