Mass Market Paperback Appraisal

To Kill a Mockingbird, First Mass Market Edition (December 1982)

This item is the copyright and publication page from a mass-market paperback edition of Harper Lee's novel, "To Kill a Mockingbird." The page is made of thin, off-white paper, typical of mass-market paperbacks, and features black printed text. The physical page shows some signs of wear, specifically a slight curl or bend on the outer edge, and a visible crease mark near the binding on the left side, extending vertically along the page. The overall condition appears to be good for a book of its type and age, with no apparent tears or significant discoloration, other than minor age-toning. Key identifying features include the copyright statement "Copyright © 1960 by Harper Lee," confirming the original publication year of the novel. The publisher is identified as Grand Central Publishing, a division of Hachette Book Group. Important for dating is the line: "First mass market edition: December 1982." Below this, a printing sequence "115 114 113 112" indicates that this is the 112th printing of this specific edition. The text also includes legal disclaimers about the fictional nature of the work, copyright protection under U.S. Copyright Act of 1976, and contact information for permissions. Further details include the publisher's address (237 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017) and website (www.HachetteBookGroup.com), as well as information about Hachette Speakers Bureau and a section for corporations and organizations regarding bulk purchases. The book was printed in the United States of America. The craftsmanship is consistent with standard mass-market paperback production: saddle-stitched or perfect-bound pages, legible but not luxurious printing, and a focus on affordability and wide distribution rather than fine binding.