The Bell Jar, uncorrected proof copy, 1962

Sylvia Plath (Victoria Lucas)

Published by Heinemann, 1962

About this Item

A very good copy of the highly scarce uncorrected Heinemann proof of Plath's only novel, here published in 1962, the year before publication of the trade hardback. Over 70 textual variations exist between the uncorrected proof and the first trade hardback edition (published in January 1963), including instances in the proof where heroine Esther Greenwood's name remains as Miss Lucas (the surname used by Plath for her pseudonym for the book), such as on p187: 'And how are you feeling this morning, Miss Lucas?'. Less than a dozen copies of The Bell Jar proof are known to have survived, perhaps less than ten. This compares with a print run of 2000 copies for the trade hardback. A very firm and square copy, with spotting to the covers and earlier pages; spotting to top edge of the text block. Some separation at the top and bottom of the front cover hinge; some browning of the spine. Housed in a drop-back silk-covered box, with title to the spine.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1727194787065

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Bell Jar, uncorrected proof copy, 1962
• Publisher: Heinemann
• Publication Date: 1962
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good