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. This is the first edition of the classic hemingway novel, for whom the bell tolls. For whom the bell tolls by ernest hemingway, first edition. Ernest hemingway hemingway working on his book for whom the bell tolls at the sun valley lodge, idaho, in december 1939 born 18990721 july 21, 1899 oak park, illinois, u. Ernest hemingway for whom the bell tolls first us edition. For whom the bell tolls was completed three year later as the. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. For whom the bell tolls ernest hemingway first edition 1st state rare 1940. Collecting for whom the bell tolls by hemingway, ernest first. How much is the book for whom the bell tolls 1st edition. Hemingways captivating story of an american demolitions expert joining a band of rebels during the spanish civil war. For whom the bells toll 1st edition, 1st printing, a on. For sale is a brand new facsimile reproduction dust jacket for the 1st edition of for whom the bell tolls by ernest hemingway.
This was my first hemingway book and i swear he has to be one of the best writers of all time. Based in part on hemingways firsthand experiences in spain during the 1936 1939 civil war. Spine and edges a bit toned, 1 inch split to front endpapers along hinge but binding holding firmly. Picture of the first edition charles scribners sons boards for for whom the bell tolls. This photo was sent to us several years ago, and is not verified because we were unable to locate another book with the same page. This book is in very good condition with a light stain to the lower text block and written name on the front end page. Ernest hemingway for whom the bell tolls 1940 1st edition ebay. Ernest hemingway for whom the bells tolls first edition 1940 1406514. Oatmeal cloth, with red and black titles to the spine. For whom the bell tolls german first edition signed.
Register now to bid in rare books with no reserve no buyers premium. For whom the bell tolls by ernest hemingway alibris. True first edition with the scribner a on the page. 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. It is a great read you wont be able to put it down. First editions of for whom the bell tolls at a glance first published by charles scribner place published new york year published 1940 copies in first printing 75 scarcity 610. Hemingway ernest ernest hemingway first edition, for whom the bell tolls. Basically, for whom the bell tolls is the story of a critical mission by a band of rebels accompanied by an american sympathizer fighting for the republic against the fascists in spain during the spanish civil war 19361939. The novel is regarded as one of hemingways best works, along with the sun also rises, a farewell to arms, and the old man and the sea. For whom the bell tolls by ernest hemingway 1940 true 1st. 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. As the situation deteriorated in sweden, bermannfischer eventually moved. Sep 04, 2008 the first edition of for whom the bell tolls by ernest hemingway was published in 1940 by charles scribners sons in new york.
Four dots of stain covering approx 1square on page 239 with som. First edition points and criteria for for whom the bell tolls year published. Ernest hemingway for whom the bell tolls first edition. Ernest hemingway first edition, for whom the bell tolls. First edition hemingway for sale historical memorabilia. Scribners, 1940 a fine first edition with scribners a on the page in a very good first issue dust jacket no reference to photographer on back panel, signed by the author ernest hemingway on a blank page after the front free endpaper.
For whom the bell tolls by hemingway, ernest and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. After hemingway traveled to spain in 1937 to cover the civil war for the north american newspaper alliance. Octavo, original beige cloth, original dust jacket. First edition with the scribners a of the novel that is regarded as one of hemingways best works. It was one of hemingway s more successful books and had a large printing run of over 100,000 copies.
For whom the bell tolls by ernest hemingway 1st edition. For whom the bell tolls is an unembellished, blunt commentary on the nature of war and death. There is a bomc newsletter affixed inside the rear cover. For whom the bell tolls by ernest hemingway abebooks.
For whom the bell tolls ernest hemingway first edition 1st. You can search for first and limited editions of for whom the bell tolls on, and. For whom the bell tolls the first edition rare books. Chipping at top of frontrear panels and spine crown. For whom the bell tolls by ernest hemingway, first edition abebooks. To wendell and edith willkie, with all good wishes ernest hemingway. It was one of hemingways more successful books and had a large printing run of over 100,000 copies. If the kindle version is indeed abridged, i would have expected to alert buyers that it was so. Picture of the 1940 first edition dust jacket for 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. Hemingway, ernest hardcover 1940 by for whom the bell tolls author 4.
For whom the bell tolls by ernest hemingway, early. Ernest hemingway signed for whom the bell tolls 1940 1st. Signed ernest hemingway for whom the bell tolls first us edition 1940 scribers. Ernest hemingway the old man and the sea first edition 1952 1506029. Published in 1940, for whom the bell tolls tells the story of robert. These links will take you directly to search results for 1st and limited edition copies for sale on the respective sites. For whom the bell tolls book by ernest hemingway official.
Collecting for whom the bell tolls by hemingway, ernest. For whom the bell tolls the hemingway library edition. When it was first published, the new york times called it a tremendous piece of work, and it still stands today as one of the best war. It was published in oatmeal colored cloth stamped in red and black. Up for sale is a first edition, first printing, of ernest hemingways for whom the bell tolls, published in 1940 by charles scribners sons, new york. Hemingway first started writing for whom the bell tolls in cuba and later finished it in sun valley, idaho. The novel is regarded as one of hemingway s best works, along with the sun also rises, a farewell to. New york charles scribners sons, 1940 first edition publishers cloth in dust jacket second small bookplate to front pastedown. Picture of the back dust jacket flap for the first edition of for whom the bell tolls. However, there is some debate over whether the scribners seal should also be present on the page. The first issue dust jacket lacks a photo credit on the reverse under the photo of hemingway. The second issue states photograph by arnold sun valley. 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.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. For whom the bell tolls is not only a great song, but a wonderful novel. First edition of this classic hemingway novel, in first issue dust jacket, inscribed by the. For whom the bell tolls by ernest hemingway identifying first edition points of issue. For whom the bell tolls by ernest hemingway 1940 true. For whom the bell tolls first edition points and information. The first edition of for whom the bell tolls by ernest hemingway was published in 1940 by charles scribners sons in new york. For whom the bell tolls first edition signed ernest. How much is the book for whom the bell tolls 1st edition by. A nearly fine copy of the book with offsetting to the endpapers from publishers glue as usual and slight.
Published in 1940, for whom the bell tolls tells the story of robert jordan. No book is included in this listing, however we may have the original book available for sale in our store under a different listing. Excerpt from for whom the bell tolls the young man, who was tall and thin, with sunstreaked fair hair, and a wind and sunburned face, who wore the sunfaded. For whom the bell tolls by ernest hemingway first edition. Ernest hemingway for whom the bell tolls 1st first edition first state dj 1940. For whom the bell tolls by ernest hemingway, signed and inscribed by the author on the front endpaper. Gallery xv specializes in a variety of art, antiques, jewelry and collectibles. For whom the bell tolls by ernest hemingway 19411205 by ernest hemingway and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Home vera enterprises llc for whom the bell tolls for.
Inscribed and signed by the author on the front endpaper to meredith m. 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. Hemingway whom the bell official site hemingway whom the. It was published in 1940 by charles scribners sons, new york, and received strong praise.
For whom the bell tolls hemingway, ernest barnebys. Notable awards pulitzer prize for fiction 1953 nobel prize in literature 1954 spouses hadley richardson m. In good condition overall, with shelfwear to the outer cover. This is an early printing of the classic hemingway novel, for whom the bell tolls. Condition very good or better, in a very nice jacket with just a touch of the usual fading to the spine and some very slight use to edges. Editions of for whom the bell tolls by ernest hemingway. First edition with the scribners a of the novel that is regarded as one of hemingway s best works.
For whom the bell tolls by ernest hemingway signed first. 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. For whom the bell tolls was a pulitzer prize finalist. Ernest hemingway audiobook for whom the bell tolls listen. Original tan cloth, title printed over red label on spine. 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.
Many consider for whom the bell tolls to be author ernest hemingways finest work. Ernest hemingway for whom the bell tolls 1940 1st edition. For whom the bell tolls is a tremendous piece of work. Ernest hemingway for whom the bell tolls rare w dj. Ernest hemingway for whom the bell tolls 1stdj a first printing. Ernest hemingway for whom the bell tolls signed 1st. Many consider for whom the bell tolls to be author ernest hemingway s finest work. Died july 2, 1961 19610702 aged 61 ketchum, idaho, u. Paperback published in 1995, kindle edition published in 2002, 0099908603 mass market paperback published in 1.
First slovak edition of hemingways for whom the bell. For whom the bell tolls ernest hemingway first edition. In fact, many believe his work is among the best depictions of the spanish civil war. Daubin, with sincere best wishes, ernest hemingway. This is the best book ernest hemingway has written, the fullest, the deepest, the truest.
Includes a bookofthemonth club news insert printed for subscribers after publication. It portrays a littleknown war in the us, and it has hemingway s typical style that is refreshingly simple and proseoriented. Ernest hemingway for whom the bell tolls first edition 1940 19060. For whom the bell tolls by hemingway, ernest 18991961 and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. For whom the bell tolls is a novel by ernest hemingway published in 1940. Hemingway for whom the bell tolls first edition, first. The book draws inspiration from hemingways time as a war correspondent for the north american newspaper alliance during the spanish civil war.
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