Charles Jackson. First edition, stated first printing. New York: The MacMillan Company, 1967. Both unclipped dust jacket (in a mylar wrapper) and hardcover are in Near Fine condition. Jacket design by Muriel Nasser. No writing or markings found in this well-preserved copy, 337 pp.
A compelling and deeply personal novel by Charles Jackson, acclaimed author of The Lost Weekend. A Second Hand Life explores themes of alcoholism, recovery, identity, and moral reckoning, drawing heavily from Jackson’s own life experiences. The novel stands as an important work of mid-20th-century American literary fiction and is increasingly sought after in collectible condition.
This copy is in Near Fine condition, with both the original unclipped dust jacket and hardcover exceptionally well preserved. The dust jacket, designed by Muriel Nasser, is housed in a protective mylar wrapper. The book is clean throughout, with no writing, inscriptions, or markings. 337 pages.
A desirable collectible for readers and collectors of modern American literature, addiction narratives, and first edition fiction.
