Collecting for whom the bell tolls by hemingway, ernest first. Ernest hemingway 1940 for whom the bell tolls 1st first. For whom the bell tolls by ernest hemingway, signed and inscribed by the author on the front endpaper. His economical and understated stylewhich he termed the iceberg theory had a strong influence on 20thcentury fiction, while his adventurous lifestyle and his public image brought him admiration from later generations. Hemingway s novel for whom the bell tolls 1940 is toughly realistic in its depiction of the butchery of warfare. Ernest hemingway for whom the bell tolls first edition with dj 1940 copy. For popsie and frankie steinhart hemingways neighbors in havana from their friend and neighbor this copy of the 15 original edition copies of this book best always. Ernest hemingway for whom the bell tolls sellersupplied. It was first published in october of 1940 by charles scribners sons, new york, and received strong praise. For whom the bell tolls german first edition signed. For whom the bell tolls is a novel by ernest hemingway that was first published in 1940. Gellhorn inspired him to write his most famous novel for whom the bell tolls, which he started in march 1939 and finished in july 1940.
The first edition of for whom the bell tolls by ernest hemingway was published in 1940 by charles scribners sons in new york. For sale is a brand new facsimile reproduction dust jacket for the 1st edition of for whom the bell tolls by ernest hemingway. Ernest hemingway first edition, for whom the bell tolls. The book has the nononsense, factintensive style of a reporter. A nearly fine copy of the book with offsetting to the. Both book and jacket are precise copies of the original. Three years later he completed the greatest novel to emerge from the good fight, for whom the bell tolls. Nice and clean pages with light shelf wear on the outer edges,small crease and nick on the. First edition vintage ernest hemingway book circa 1940. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. First vintage edition3rd printing of this new edition4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3.
Picture of the first edition charles scribners sons boards for for whom the bell tolls. Presented by hemingways grandson sean hemingway, with a personal foreword by the authors son patrick hemingway, this new enhanced library edition of ernest hemingways masterpiece about an american in the spanish civil war features early drafts and supplementary material, including three previously uncollected short stories on war by one of the greatest writers on the subject in history. First edition points and criteria for for whom the bell tolls year published. Hemingway for whom the bell tolls first edition, first. Buy for whom the bell tolls by hemingway, ernest from amazons fiction books store. Read a plot overview of the entire book or a chapter by chapter summary and analysis. Small format paperbacktwo small nicks and crease on the edges of the cover and spine in near fine condition. First vintage edition 3rd printing of this new edition 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3. First edition in german, hemingways own copy, inscribed, for frazer sic bragg drew, best wishes always, ernest hemingway. Publication of the sun also rises and a farewell to arms immediately established him as one of the greatest literary lights of the 20th century.
No book is included in this listing, however we may have the original book available for sale in our store under a different listing. For whom the bell tolls by hemingway, ernest and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Pages and print bright and clear, though some light. Edition first edition, in the first state of the dust jacket. Ernest hemingway for whom the bell tolls 1968 paperback 202976051696. Hemingway first started writing for whom the bell tolls in cuba and later finished it in sun valley, idaho. Includes a bookof the month club news insert printed for subscribers after publication. It was one of hemingways more successful books and had a large printing run of over 100,000 copies. Signed by ernest hemingway on the page following the front free endpaper. The first issue dust jacket lacks a photo credit on the reverse under the photo of hemingway. See a complete list of the characters in for whom the bell tolls and indepth analyses of robert jordan, pablo, pilar, and maria.
The second issue states photograph by arnold sun valley. Octavo, original white cloth, original dust jacket. Picture of the 1940 first edition dust jacket for for whom the bell tolls. Oatmeal cloth, with red and black titles to the spine. For whom the bells toll 1st edition, 1st printing, a on page ernest hemingway on. In 1937 ernest hemingway traveled to spain to cover the civil war there for the north american newspaper alliance. However, there is some debate over whether the scribners seal should also be present on the page. For whom the bell tolls by ernest hemingway, early. His pattern was to move around while working on a manuscript, and he wrote for whom the bell tolls in cuba, wyoming, and sun valley. For whom the bell tolls by ernest hemingway 1940 ebay. For whom the bell tolls was a pulitzer prize finalist. This is an exact facsimile copy of the first edition of for whom the bell tolls by ernest hemingway which was first published in 1940 with an approximate print run of 75, 000. In fact, many believe his work is among the best depictions of the spanish. Ernest hemingway for whom the bell tolls first us edition 1940 a fine book without inscriptions, in a near fine or better unclipped wrapper with all the true first issue points.
Yet, in its themes of love, death, heroism, and human brotherhood, hemingways novel is, in spite of itself, romantic in outlook, but romantic with an edge. For whom the bell tolls ernest hemingway 1st edition. Ernest hemingway did more to influence the style of english prose than any other writer of his time. Yet, in its themes of love, death, heroism, and human brotherhood, hemingway s novel is, in spite of itself, romantic in outlook, but romantic with an edge. Picture of the back dust jacket flap for the first edition of for whom the bell tolls. Paperback published in 1995, kindle edition published in 2002, 0099908603 mass market paperback published in 1. For whom the bell tolls by ernest hemingway alibris.
Vintage ernest hemingway for whom the bell tolls first. Wendell willkie 18921944, was the 1940 republican nominee for president. For whom the bell tollsby ernest hemingwaypublished by charles scribners son, 1940a true first edition, first print with an a on the pagethis collectible book has 471 pages in. Inspired by hemingways time as a war correspondent for the north american newspaper alliance during the spanish civil war, for whom the bell tolls is a stark and brutal commentary on the nature of war, sacrifice, and death. For whom the bell tolls by ernest hemingway signed first. For whom the bell tolls 19401940 first edition sellersupplied. For whom the bell tolls is an unembellished, blunt commentary on the nature of war and death. This is the first edition of the classic hemingway novel, for whom the bell tolls. For whom the bell tolls became a book of the month club choice, sold half a million copies within months, was a finalist for the pulitzer prize, and became a literary triumph for hemingway. Please look at the listing photos and if you have any questions please let me know. For whom the bell tolls first edition signed ernest. For whom the bell tollsby ernest hemingwaypublished by charles scribners son, 1940a true first edition, first print with an a on the pagethis collectible book has 471 pages in very good c. To wendell and edith willkie, with all good wishes ernest hemingway. Inscribed and signed by the author on the front endpaper to meredith m.
Nice and clean pages with light shelf wear on the outer edges,small crease and nick. How much is the book for whom the bell tolls 1st edition. Vintage ernest hemingway for whom the bell tolls first edition 1940 a book. A hardcover 1940 first edition copy of ernest hemingways classic novel of the spanish civil war, for whom the bell tolls, published by charles scribners sons of new york. For popsie and frankie steinhart hemingway s neighbors in havana from their friend and neighbor this copy of the 15 original edition copies of this book best always. First edition with the scribners a of the novel that is regarded as one of hemingways best works. Collecting for whom the bell tolls by hemingway, ernest. His classic novella the old man and the sea won the pulitzer prize in 1953. For whom the bell tolls first edition points and information. Ernest hemingway for whom the bell tolls first edition.
It tells the story of robert jordan, a young american in the international brigades attached to a republican guerrilla unit during the spanish civil war. Based in part on hemingways firsthand experiences in spain during the 1936 1939 civil war. A near fine book with minor offsetting to the inside pastedowns, with slight rubbing to the spine head and tail, in a good first state jacket lacking the photographers credit to the rear panel. Presentation copy, inscribed by hemingway on the front free endpaper. First edition, early printing of the novel that is regarded as one of hemingways best works. Editions of for whom the bell tolls by ernest hemingway. The book draws inspiration from hemingways time as a war correspondent for the north american newspaper alliance during the spanish civil war. Tan cloth cover, with uncut pages, foxing, and yellowing of pages. For whom the bell tolls by ernest hemingway, early printing, 1940. Editions of for whom the bell tolls by ernest hemingway goodreads.
Some minor wear to the certain points of the top edge, but none of the usual chipping and creasing to the extremities a superb copy and one of the best we. Hemingways novel for whom the bell tolls 1940 is toughly realistic in its depiction of the butchery of warfare. It was published in oatmeal colored cloth stamped in red and black. Vtg 1940 for whom the bell tolls by ernest hemingway 1st edition scribners. New listing 1940 ernest hemingway for whom the bell tolls blakiston co. For whom the bell tolls first edition ernest hemingway 1940 scribners hc. Octavo, original beige cloth, original dust jacket. Daubin, with sincere best wishes, ernest hemingway.
For whom the bell tolls ernest hemingway first edition. For whom the bell tolls first edition ernest hemingway. Includes a bookofthemonth club news insert printed for subscribers after publication. For whom the bell tolls ernest hemingway first edition 1st state. Ernest miller hemingway july 21, 1899 july 2, 1961 was an american journalist, novelist, shortstory writer, and sportsman.
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