A glam, scandalous 80s page-turner in its original dust jacket—Lace is pure high-society drama with sharp edges. This vintage hardcover Book Club Edition features the iconic lingerie cover art and a hefty, satisfying feel in hand.
Great for collectors of vintage women’s fiction, 80s publishing aesthetics, or anyone building a “books that started it all” romance shelf.
Quick Specs
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Title: Lace: A Novel
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Author: Shirley Conran
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Publisher: Simon & Schuster
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Copyright: 1982 (shown)
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Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
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Edition: Book Club Edition
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Pages: 588
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Size: 9 × 6 × 2 in
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Language: English
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GENRE: Women’s Fiction / Romance / Drama
What You’ll Love
- Iconic 80s dust-jacket design (instant shelf appeal)
- Big, immersive 588-page read
- Great “vintage book décor” piece for neutral/glam shelves
- A classic of women’s fiction with mystery/relationship drama energy
Condition Grade: Good
Dust jacket shows edge wear, creasing, and a tear/chip at the top corner (see photos).
Some general shelf wear to jacket and boards; pages appear clean in shown spreads.
Sold as pictured—please review photos closely.
Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks/wear.
Fair: heavy wear; complete
About the author (Shirley Conran)
Shirley Conran is an English writer and journalist best known for her bestselling novels Lace and Lace II, along with her hugely popular nonfiction book Superwoman. Before her success as a novelist, she worked as a design consultant and as a journalist/editor for publications including The Daily Mail and The Observer.
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Care & Handling: Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. Please note: If you have any questions or need more photos, ask.
