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Sylvia Plath. First American edition, later printing (7th). New York: Harper and Row, 1971 (1965 is the last date on copyright page). Introduction by Robert Lowell. The dust is in Near Fine condition, unclipped, with original price $4.95 still on inside flap. Jacket designed by the great Ellen Ratzkin. The dust jacket appears to be a first state though with the code "0666" for June of 1966, the release date of the first printing. Contains a few small blemishes on the front and back of the jacket, the spine also has toning. Otherwise, the jacket is really well preserved. The hardcover is also in Near Fine condition. With a 1971 publication date (first edition not stated and does not have "D-Q" code on copyright page). Last page has 71-72-73-74-75 10 9 8 7 found at bottom of page. The American Edition is actually the second edition. spine. No writing or markings inside the book, 85 pp.  A beautiful copy of a very scarce edition of Plath's poems, published posthumously by her ex-husband,