Anne Sexton “A Self Portrait In Letters” Vintage first edition illustrated hardcover 1977
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“Anne Sexton A Self Portrait in Letters” edited by Linda Gray Sexton & Lois Ames, published by Houghton Mifflin in 1977.
First edition.
This is a “very good” vintage hardcover in off-white cloth, cloth head and tail band sewn into the binding. Binding is tight, text block closes tightly. Text block edges are tanned, with upper being some what dusted. No loose, torn, or folded pages, no writing. Board corners are crisp. Some tanning on the cloth along board edges.
The original dust wrapper is complete, not price clipped. Has some creasing at spine head and tail, general mild edge wear all around. White spine shows some sunning, as to the front cover edges. No significant tears or losses, illustration on the back cover is bright and crisp.
See accompanying images for full condition details.
Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
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Additional information
| Weight | 48 oz |
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| Dimensions | 11 × 8 × 3 in |
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