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New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1982. First Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 245pp.; HB quarter-bound; white w/purple & silver; slight rub w/lt. wear on edges; lt. soil, for edge; clean, tight pgs. DJ pale gray w/purple pic. cover; slight rub. Walker's classic of two sisters in a period between the World Wars. Laid in signed title page from the paperback edition. 5.75x8.5" ISBN: 0151191530

The Color Purple is a powerful novel about the struggle of African American women in the early 20th century. It follows the life of Celie, a young black girl born into poverty and segregation, who is sexually abused by her father and later winds up in an abusive marriage. Despite her struggles, Celie finds her voice and personal growth through letters and the support of other women.

Purple cloth with the spine lettered in silver.