August 2013 Auction Ends Thursday, August 29th, 5pm Pacific
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Rare first edition, first printing of one of the most desired books in the history of literature, F. Scott Fitzgerald's ''The Great Gatsby,'' published by Charles Scribner's Sons: New York: 1925. Every point is present: 1925 printed on title page; Charles Scribner's Sons logo appears on the copyright page with no subsequent printing statements; ''chatter'' appears on page 60; ''northern'' appears on page 119; ''it's'' is printed on line 16 of page 165; ''sick in tired'' is found on page 205; ''Union Street station'' is mistyped on line 7-8 of page 211. Bound in dark green cloth boards with title and author's name blind-stamped to front board with gilt lettered title, author and publisher to spine. Runs 218pp. and measures 5.5'' x 7.75''. Previous owner's name handwritten in pencil to front flyleaf and some dampstaining near spine; overall very good condition.
''The Great Gatsby'' -- First Edition, First Printing of F. Scott Fitzgerald's Legendary Novel
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