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First edition, first printing of one of the most desired books in the history of literature, F. Scott Fitzgerald's master work ''The Great Gatsby.'' 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 teal 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''. Slightly cocked, with two small white patches to rear board, light staining to front board and a small stain to the top edge. Toning to endpapers and a pencil notation to front free endpaper. Very good plus. Housed in first printing facsimile dustjacket. A gorgeous true first edition in extraordinarily well-preserved condition.
First Edition, First Printing of F. Scott Fitzgerald's ''The Great Gatsby''First Edition, First Printing of F. Scott Fitzgerald's ''The Great Gatsby''First Edition, First Printing of F. Scott Fitzgerald's ''The Great Gatsby''
First Edition, First Printing of F. Scott Fitzgerald's ''The Great Gatsby''
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Auction closed on Tuesday, September 25, 2012.
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