Description
First edition of Silent Spring by Rachel Carson.
Octavo, x, [6], 368pp. Green cloth, gilt title on spine and cover. Light rubbing to lower edge of spine. Faded yellow top-stain. Illustrated endpapers, solid text block. Stated “first printing” on copyright page. In the publisher’s first issue dust jacket, $5.00 on front flap, light foxing to rear panel, tape repairs on verso to top and bottom edges, bright illustrations, a good example.
A very good copy of this important work.
