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 Book Club Edition, now with red (instead of purple) cloth-covered boards, purple endpapers. In 311 pages, with a Biographical Note by Lois Ames which contains original pen-and-ink drawings by Plath never before published. Octavo (5.75" x 8.25") is in VG condition: very clean, pages creamy white with moderate tanning, heavier around edges, but completely unmarked. Binding tight with a noticeable rightward lean, hinges secure. Slight rubbing to extremities & corner bumping. Red top stain irregularly faded. The price-clipped DJ is also VG, with slight rubbing & light creasing to extremities, tiny chip at inner bottom corner; nicely 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

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Country: United States