Sylvia Plath - Ariel - 1965
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Sylvia Plath’s Ariel is a first edition poetry landmark from 1965 in a dust‑wrapper hardback, offering 86 pages of intense English verse for discerning bidders.
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Scarce first edition in dust wrapper.
A good + copy of this first edition in a Good + wrapper.
Wrapper (now in mylar protection sleeve) has a little nicking to the head and tail of the spine. 3 cm closed tear to the top of the rear panel, and with creasing to the edge of this. A little marking to the rear panel, and darkening to the spine. Still an attractive copy.
Boards are in clean condition, with a touch of bumping to the bottom edge. Slight fading to the bottom edge, particularly to the rear board. See pictures for wrapper and book. Internally very nice, fractionally darkened pages.
To the inside board is an owner’s signature for David S. Miall. dated April 17th. 1965. Then aged 18, he later became professor of English at the University of Alberta. 86 pages. 220 by 140mm (8¾ by 5½ inches).
Sylvia Plath's "Ariel" is both a celebrated poetry collection and the title poem within it, marking a dramatic shift in Plath's style and literary reputation. Published posthumously in 1965, "Ariel" established Plath as a major figure in modern poetry, noted for its intense imagery, psychological exploration, and raw emotional power. "Ariel" contains some of Plath's most iconic works, including "Lady Lazarus" and "Daddy," alongside the title poem, all of which exemplify her confessional style and fearless engagement with themes such as mental illness, death, female identity, and creative transformation. The poems were written during a period of personal upheaval, following the dissolution of her marriage to Ted Hughes and leading up to her untimely death.
Seller's Story
We are professional booksellers based in France, and have been members of ILAB for many years. We currently hold full membership of SLAM, as well as other organisations. We also sell at fairs and markets across Europe.
We are often found at brocantes and marches, searching for books and prints. We are also always interested in acquiring new stock from individuals, so if you have books or prints to sell, do get in touch.
We are proud to purchase biodegradable packaging and materials. Where possible, all of our book wrap and tape are compostable or re-cyclable. If you do receive any plastic bubble wrap from us - it is because we are re-using items we have received.
Scarce first edition in dust wrapper.
A good + copy of this first edition in a Good + wrapper.
Wrapper (now in mylar protection sleeve) has a little nicking to the head and tail of the spine. 3 cm closed tear to the top of the rear panel, and with creasing to the edge of this. A little marking to the rear panel, and darkening to the spine. Still an attractive copy.
Boards are in clean condition, with a touch of bumping to the bottom edge. Slight fading to the bottom edge, particularly to the rear board. See pictures for wrapper and book. Internally very nice, fractionally darkened pages.
To the inside board is an owner’s signature for David S. Miall. dated April 17th. 1965. Then aged 18, he later became professor of English at the University of Alberta. 86 pages. 220 by 140mm (8¾ by 5½ inches).
Sylvia Plath's "Ariel" is both a celebrated poetry collection and the title poem within it, marking a dramatic shift in Plath's style and literary reputation. Published posthumously in 1965, "Ariel" established Plath as a major figure in modern poetry, noted for its intense imagery, psychological exploration, and raw emotional power. "Ariel" contains some of Plath's most iconic works, including "Lady Lazarus" and "Daddy," alongside the title poem, all of which exemplify her confessional style and fearless engagement with themes such as mental illness, death, female identity, and creative transformation. The poems were written during a period of personal upheaval, following the dissolution of her marriage to Ted Hughes and leading up to her untimely death.
Seller's Story
We are professional booksellers based in France, and have been members of ILAB for many years. We currently hold full membership of SLAM, as well as other organisations. We also sell at fairs and markets across Europe.
We are often found at brocantes and marches, searching for books and prints. We are also always interested in acquiring new stock from individuals, so if you have books or prints to sell, do get in touch.
We are proud to purchase biodegradable packaging and materials. Where possible, all of our book wrap and tape are compostable or re-cyclable. If you do receive any plastic bubble wrap from us - it is because we are re-using items we have received.
Details
Number of Books
1
Subject
Literature, Poetry
Book Title
Ariel
Author/ Illustrator
Sylvia Plath
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1965
Height
22 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
14 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
London: Faber & Faber
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Dust jacket
Number of pages
86
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