The Bell Jar

Plath's novelized treatment of her own descent into madness & despair. Orig. published in Britain under a pseudonym, this is the FIRST AMERICAN EDITION, Sixth Printing, with a Biographical Note by Lois Ames which contains original pen-and-ink drawings by Plath never before published. Hardcover octavo (5.75" x 8.25") with purple cloth-covered boards is in VG+ condition: exceptionally clean, pages creamy white & unmarked save for former owner's name inside front cover. Binding tight & square, hinges secure. Fading to all top edges & faint shadow of a remainder mark to bottom outside page edges. The unclipped DJ is Near Fine, marred only by slight wear to heel of spine & some nearly invisible scratches to lower-outer quadrant of front cover; beautifully protected in new clear mylar cover. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business d

Product Info

Publisher: Harper & Row

Year: 1971

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

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