Spring Fire

Vin Packer (Marijane Meaker)

Published by Gold Medal, 1952

About this Item

Gold Medal No. 222. Paperback original. First Edition/First Printing. Written by Marijane Meaker writing as Vin Packer. Some say this was the first Lesbian paperback novel; I'm doubtful about that but it was certainly the first paperback Lesbian novel to sell a great many copies, some 1.5 million. It is also remarkable because the author was forced to rewrite the ending so it wouldn't portray lesbianism in a positive light, which was illegal at the time. This first printing has moderately toned but clean pages without marks, stains or wrinkles. Some pages have a creased or bent corner. Some pages stick out an extra 1/8" or so beyond the fore-edge of the other pages. The book's spine is concave. There is no reading crease but the text block extends about 1/8" or so past the fore-edge of the front cover. The book's exterior is clean. Corners of the front and back corners are creased or bent. There is light wear to edges of covers and spine. (Note: Photos may show a flash reflection.) PayPal always welcome. We pack all our books with care and ship in cardboard boxes. Shipment outside of the United States may require extra funds. Additional photos emailed upon request.

Seller Inventory # 101125-06

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Spring Fire
• Publisher: Gold Medal
• Publication Date: 1952
• Language: English
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • GOOD GIRL ART
  • LESBIAN
  • PULP FICTION