1906 1st ed The JUNGLE Upton Sinclair Chicago

1906 1st ed The JUNGLE Upton Sinclair Chicago Meatpacking Socialism Immigrants

‘The Jungle’ is a 1906 novel written by the American journalist and novelist Upton Sinclair. This book is without question one of the most famous American novels, especially those from the 20th-century. Sinclair portrayed the harsh work conditions, primarily of immigrants, in Chicago at the turn of the century. The response to this book led to many reforms in public health especially those in the Food and Drug Administration.

This 1906 first edition includes the original green decorative cloth binding and the expected first issue points.

Item number: #15321

Price: $550

SINCLAIR, Upton

The Jungle

New York: Doubleday, Page & Co., 1906. First Edition

Details:

Collation: Complete with all pages

[8], 413, [1]

Edition Note:

Number "1" in date on copyright page with imperfect type

‘Published February, 1906’ on copyright page

Provenance: Bookplate – F. Erwin Cox

Language: English

Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure

Decorative green cloth

Size: ~8in X 5.25in (20cm x 13.5cm)

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Condition Report: Excellent