UP THE DOWN STAIRCASE – Bel Kaufman, 1966 HC

$4.00

By Bel Kaufman. From the 13th printing by Prentice-Hall in March 1966. 

1 in stock

Description

About the Book
When Miss Barrett arrives at Calvin Coolidge High, fresh from earning literature degrees at Hunter College, she can hardly wait to shape young minds. Instead, she encounters broken windows, no supplies, students who would rather be anyplace else, and a stifling bureaucracy that makes her job more difficult at every turn. Narrated through hilarious interoffice memos, students’ notes, and other scraps drawn from the wastebasket, Up the Down Staircase stands as the seminal novel of the American public school system, a beleaguered institution perpetually redeemed by teachers who love to teach and students who long to be recognized.

Publishing Info
Up the Down Staircase by Bel Kaufman. From the 13th printing by Prentice-Hall in March 1966. This hardcover book measures about 8″ x 5-1/2″ and has 340 pages. 

Condition
See image above. Former high school library book with the usual markings. Appears that the book was rebound at some point. The binding is strong and fairly square. The pages are in good condition with some lighter handling/storage/soil. No personal names or other markings found. From clean, smoke-free home.

Shipping
Generally sent the same day payment arrives. Unless you request otherwise, I will wrap the book in plastic wrap to help protect it from the elements, create a custom-made cardboard box to ship it in, and send via Media Mail with Delivery Confirmation tracking. See the shipping page for the cost to send a two-pound Media Mail package. Insurance is an additional cost as described. I am delighted to combine postage and insurance costs if you purchase more than one item. The second item may travel for free or just a few cents more — so it’s worth taking a look at my other items before you complete your order.

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