Sylvia Plath “The Bell Jar” Vintage Hardcover

The Bell Jar
Sylvia Plath’s iconic, autobiographical novel chronicles the psychological collapse and recovery of Esther Greenwood during a summer internship in New York City.
First published under the pseudonym Victoria Lucas, this poignant work remains a milestone of mid-century American literature and feminist narrative.
An essential acquisition for collectors of modern literary classics and 20th-century poetry figures.

#### **Book Details**
* **Author:** Sylvia Plath
* **Illustrator:** None
* **Publisher:** Harper & Row
* **Binding:** HARDCOVER
* **Edition Points:** Hardcover edition in publisher’s original deep burgundy boards; publisher seal (1817) blind-stamped on front cover; white spine lettering; lacking jacket.

#### **Condition Report**
* **Overall Grade:** Very Good- (VG-)
* **Cover & Spine:** Burgundy paper-wrapped boards show good color retention. Crisp white spine lettering. Sharp corners with wear at tips; spine head and tail are worn.
* **Dust Jacket:** Not present.
* **Text Block & Pages:** Off-white pages with uniform light age-toning to top and side margins. Deckled side edge. Interior pages are clean and free of owner signatures or notes.
* **Binding:** Tight, square hardcover binding with strong internal hinges.

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