![]() ![]() ![]() Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box made by the Harcourt Bindery. Near fine in an excellent near fine first issue dust jacket without the photographer's name to the rear panel. Signed by Author(s).įirst edition, early printing of the novel that is regarded as one of Hemingwayâ s best works. ![]() Don t miss to acquire this first edition, first printing hardcover from Scribner s for your collection. Book of this calibre commands $10000-$17000. Any way take a look at the images, front, back and side edges, inside front and back end pages and samples of interior, as well the the dust jacket and Hemingway s unmistakable bold signature in black ink. Of course the rum story is only a speculation, but a strong possibility as Hemingway spending any evening without liquor is unheard of.The inserted caricature of Hemingway pouring the drink is for entertainment only, note from the book. Hemingway might have been signed this book at his home- Finca Vigia in Cuba in 1940 in between cocktails as it appears that this book absorbed a portion of strong Rum- the aroma of which is still present despite it being dried perfectly long ago, without any damage to the book or pages, save the light stains. First edition, First Printing with Scribner s A on the Copyright page, Beautifully Signed by Hemingway, with the Original Dust Jacket featuring his photograph of typing on the backcover without the photographer s name which appeared only after the 1st printing. ![]()
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