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Hemingway, Ernest
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
Green Hills of Africa. New York: Scribner's, 1935
In 8s (8 1/4 x 5 5/8 in; 208 x 143 mm). Decorations by Edward Shenton. Original pale green cloth; spine and portions of sides faded (as is not unusual with this title). Dust jacket with portrait of Hemingway on read panel; worn.
In 8s (8 1/4 x 5 5/8 in; 208 x 143 mm). Decorations by Edward Shenton. Original pale green cloth; spine and portions of sides faded (as is not unusual with this title). Dust jacket with portrait of Hemingway on read panel; worn.
Literature
Hanneman A13a
Condition
Green Hills of Africa. New York: Scribner's, 1935
In 8s (8 1/4 x 5 5/8 in; 208 x 143 mm). Decorations by Edward Shenton. Original pale green cloth; spine and portions of sides faded (as is not unusual with this title). Dust jacket with portrait of Hemingway on read panel; worn.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
First edition, presentation copy, inscribed by the author in ink on the front free endpaper: "To Gene Tunney from his friend and admirer Ernest Hemingway." This "admiration" is reflected in a canceled passage dealing with courage and cowardice in the holograph manuscript of Green Hills of Africa: "'A brave man had a certain pride. A coward said this pride was of no importance ... The cowards had the charm though. Not all of the charming ones were cowards. Look at [Gene] Tunney. There was a very brave man and he had great charm'" (Carlos Baker, Ernest Hemingway: a Life Story, 1980, p. 808).