Closer Look at Ariel, A – Nancy Hunter Steiner
NF/NF

For sale is a rare and exceptional first edition, first printing of A Closer Look at Ariel by Nancy Hunter Steiner. First Edition stated, 1972 Harper’s Magazine Press. First  Printing with no subsequent printing.

The book is in Near Fine condition with clean, bright boards, strong ink on a convex spine, clean page blocks, tight binding, mild spine tilt,  lightly rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and lightly rubbed corners. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with no other marks, inscriptions or signs of ownership inside. The end papers are toned and the interior pages are clean and lightly toned, making it an excellent addition to any collection.

The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with mild surface wear, a lightly sunned spine and moderate edge wear with chips. First state jacket with $5.00 price and 0173 date code on front flap. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.

Memoir by a Smith College roommate and friend of Plath, described as ‘ the best informed account we could have of crucial events in the life and art of this important poet’. Introduction by George Stade.

Small volume ships promptly in a manila envelope, with the book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap. Very Rare!