Lot 63
  • 63

Fitzgerald, F. Scott.

Estimate
2,000 - 4,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • All the Sad Young Men. New York: Scribner's, 1926
  • paper
8vo (190 x 133mm), first edition, publisher's green linen-like cloth, spine gilt-lettered, upper cover lettered in blind, original brown dust-jacket with cover image by Cleon printed in green and black, half-title and title roughly opened at lower edge with slight paper loss to half-title, minimal wear to binding, dust-jacket with some paper loss at spine ends and corners, spine somewhat rubbed, 76mm. scratch on lower cover

Literature

Bruccoli A1.12.a

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing where appropriate.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

Fitzgerald's third collection of stories (containing nine), including several of his finest: "The Rich Boy", "Winter Dreams", "The Baby Party", "Absolution", and "The Sensible Thing".