THE JUNGLE
by SINCLAIR, Upton
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine with an outstanding presentation
- Seller
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Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, United States
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About This Item
Synopsis
The Jungle is a 1906 novel written by author and journalist Upton Sinclair. This novel was intended to highlight the poverty and misery of the immigrant working class, but ultimately became more known as an expose of the American meatpacking industry during the early-20th century.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Charles Agvent (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 014363
- Title
- THE JUNGLE
- Author
- SINCLAIR, Upton
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine with an outstanding presentation
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Jungle Publishing Company
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- (1906)
- Keywords
- Signed, Modern First Editions, Economics, Inscribed, Fine Binding, Wall Street, Johnson High Spot, Modern Firsts, High Spots, Literature: American, High Spot, Socialism
- Bookseller catalogs
- Socialism;
Terms of Sale
Charles Agvent
All books subject to prior sale. Payment with order; institutions may be billed. Postage additional: $11.00 for the first book, $6.00 each thereafter. Overseas postage billed at approximate cost. Pennsylvania residents must add 6% sales tax. Mastercard, Visa, and American Express accepted. We are also open to reasonable payment terms. A book may be returned within 7 days of receipt for any reason provided it is in the same condition as sent and prior notice is given. Please insure returns for their full value.
About the Seller
Charles Agvent
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- Poor
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- Morocco
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- First State
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- Fine
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- Raised Band(s)
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- Top Edge Gilt
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- Inscribed
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- First Edition
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