Sylvia Plath. Stated first U.S. edition, first printing. New York: Harper and Row Publishers, 1971. In a Very Good+ unclipped dust jacket (in a mylar wrapper). Hardcover also in Very Good+ condition with no writing or markings found in the book, 296 pp. Jacket designed by Amy Isbey Duevell. There is a beautiful ex libris of Professor Deborah Fain on the front flyleaf.
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath — First U.S. Edition, First Printing, Unclipped DJ (1971) — VG+ / Near Fine
Description:
Own a piece of literary history with this First U.S. Edition, First Printing of The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath (Harper & Row, 1971). This copy features the first state dust jacket (price $6.95, “0471” flap code), and is unclipped. The dust jacket and binding are in Very Good+ to Near Fine condition — solid structure, clean pages, minimal wear to edges and spine tips, with just slight shelf wear typical for its age.
A must-have for collectors of Sylvia Plath, feminist literature, 20th-century American fiction, or classic novels in pristine condition. Whether to display or invest, this copy is one of the stronger examples of the U.S. first printing currently in market circulation.
Features & Highlights:
- Author: Sylvia Plath
- Title: The Bell Jar
- Publisher: Harper & Row, New York (1971)
- Edition: First U.S. Edition, First Printing
- Dust Jacket: First state, original price intact ($6.95), “0471” front flap code, unclipped
- Condition: VG+ to Near Fine
- Binding: Tight; text clean; minimal toning; DJ with small edge wear only
Why This Copy Stands Out:
Collector’s editions of The Bell Jar in this condition are rare. Many available copies have clipped jackets, more significant damage, or are far more worn. This one retains much of its original integrity.
