Description
1940 First edition with Scribner’s A. Hardcover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks, and scuffs. No dust jacket. Spine has significant reading creases and wear, small tears on top and bottom. Pages have some marks and small tears on some pages but largely are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-loved first edition of Ernest Hemingway’s seminal novel “For Whom the Bell Tolls” is a true rarity. Published in 1940, it captures the brutality and idealism of the Spanish Civil War through the story of Robert Jordan, an American fighting for the Republicans. Hemingway’s vivid prose and unflinching portrayal of violence were influenced by his own experiences as a war correspondent. The book’s commercial and critical success cemented Hemingway’s reputation as a literary giant and a voice for the Lost Generation. Despite its worn exterior, this copy bears the marks of being cherished by generations of readers, making it a poignant artifact of literary history. Collectors will appreciate owning an original printing from the book’s initial release over 80 years ago.
