Gift From the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh (Pantheon Books)

This item is a hardcover edition of 'Gift From the Sea' written by Anne Morrow Lindbergh and published by Pantheon. The image displays the title page, which is printed on off-white or cream-colored paper stock with a matte finish. The layout is minimalist and elegant, featuring the author's name in an italicized serif font at the top, followed by the title in all-capitalized serif letters. A central illustrative woodcut or line-drawing of a seashell serves as a focal point, positioned above a stylized wavy line representing the sea. The publisher's name, 'PANTHEON', appears at the bottom in a clean block font. The book appears to be in good vintage condition, with minor evidence of age-related yellowing (toning) along the page edges, but no visible foxing, tears, or ink markings on the viewed surface. This specific title was originally published in 1955; while the precise printing year of this copy would require inspection of the copyright page, the typography and Pantheon imprint are consistent with mid-20th-century editions. The binding appears tight based on the page lay, and the gutter shows no signs of significant stress or cracking. This work is a renowned piece of 20th-century literature focusing on the philosophical reflections of youth and age, making it a staple for collectors of mid-century American essays.