THE COLOR PURPLE (signed fist edition, first printing in first state DJ)

Walker, Alice

Published by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, New York, 1982

About this Item

Harcourt Brace Jovanovich. New York. 1982. 245 pages. First edition, first printing. First edition statement present, alongside B C D E letter-line. Loosely laid-in is an adhesive-backed signed bookplate by Alice Walker. Original first issue DJ with $11.95 price intact on flap AND only one address on rear DJ flap. Later DJs added a San Diego address that is not preset on first printing DJs. . Rear of DJ states YOU CANT KEEP A GOOD WOMAN DOWN at the top. There is no mention of the Pulitzer Prize anywhere on the DJ. As for the book, it is tight and clean. Binding and hinges are strong and sound. Endpapers are bright and clean. Cream paper-covered boards quarterbound in purple cloth; stamped in silver. Faint, light toning along top edge of panel. Faint discoloration along bottom front edge. DJ is pristine; in fine condition. first edition, first printing in first state DJ; with a signed bookplate laid-in. VG+/Fine. Seller Inventory # 003049

Bibliographic Details

Title: THE COLOR PURPLE (signed fist edition, first...

Publisher: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, New York

Publication Date: 1982

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition