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New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Publishers, 1982. First Edition, First Printing. First edition, first printing with "First edition BCDE" present on the copyright page. Signed by the author Alice Walker on a tipped in page from a signed limited edition - therefore the authenticity is guaranteed. Measuring approximately 8.75" x 5.75", with 245 numbered pages. This book is in very good minus condition. Moderate sunfading to the spine. Moderate staining to the boards and edges of the textblock. Interior pages are bright and clean. Dust jacket is in good plus condition. Moderate chipping to both ends of the spine. Original $11.95 price present on the front flap. The novel has been the target of censors numerous times, and appears on the American Library Association list of the 100 Most Frequently Challenged Books of 2000–2010 at number seventeen because of the sometimes explicit content, particularly in terms of violence. Please view the many other rare titles available…

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.