Ariel – Sylvia Plath
VG Paperback

For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, early printing paperback copy of Ariel by Sylvia Plath. First Paperback Edition unstated, 1966 Harper & Row. Early Printing with D-T code indicating a printing date of April 1969 and a $1.95 cover price.

The exterior of this paperback edition is in Very Good condition, with lightly toned covers with some darker spotting towards edges. Also, a vertical crease on the rear cover, some soiling on page blocks, moderate to heavy surface wear, strong title on a square spine, a tight binding with no spine cracks, lightly rubbed spine ends, moderate edge wear and heavily rounded corners.

 The interior of the book is also in Very Good condition with an erased price on the first free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions, or signs of ownership inside. The end papers and inside covers are foxed and spotted with the transfer of the cover spotting. The interior pages are clean and lightly toned, making it an excellent addition to any collection.

When Sylvia Plath died, she not only left behind a prolific life but also her unpublished literary masterpiece, Ariel. When her husband, Ted Hughes, first brought this collection to the public, it garnered worldwide acclaim

“Made up of poems that are so original in their style and so startlingly accomplished in their confessional voice that they helped change the direction of contemporary poetry, Ariel is a masterpiece.”  — New York Observer

Don’t miss the opportunity to own this first paperback edition, early printing  of this landmark book. Ships promptly in a secure mailer, with the book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.