Rare Saul Bellow MR SAMMLER’S PLANET First Edition 1970 1st edit/1st print Viking Press [Hardcover] Saul Bellow [Hardcover] Saul Bellow [Hardcover] Saul Bellow

Description

3rd printing. Former library copy. No dust jacket. Hardcover has some normal wear. The pages are clean and in great condition. The binding is secure.

This is a rare opportunity to own a significant piece of literary history – a third printing of the first edition of Saul Bellow’s acclaimed novel “Mr. Sammler’s Planet,” published in 1970 by Viking Press. Despite its former library ownership and lack of dust jacket, this hardcover copy remains in acceptable condition, with clean pages and a secure binding, allowing readers to fully immerse themselves in Bellow’s masterful storytelling.

“Mr. Sammler’s Planet” is a seminal work that solidified Bellow’s reputation as one of the most influential American novelists of the 20th century. Set in the turbulent 1960s, the novel explores profound themes of morality, identity, and the human condition through the lens of its protagonist, the Holocaust survivor Mr. Artur Sammler. Bellow’s incisive wit and philosophical depth earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Nobel Prize for Literature in 1976.

This first edition offers collectors and readers a chance to experience the original publication of a literary masterpiece that continues to resonate with its insightful commentary on modern society. Bellow’s profound impact on the American literary canon makes this copy a treasured addition to any discerning book lover’s collection.