1936 TRUE 1st/1st Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell Civil War Slavery MAY
“This is beyond doubt one of the most remarkable first novels produced by an American writer. It is also one of the best” (New York Times).
“Gone with the Wind” is a novel by American writer Margaret Mitchell, first published in May of 1936. This story follows Scarlett O’Hara during the Civil War. It is considered one of the most popular American novels of all time. Features controversial issues such as slavery, racism and pejorative terms towards men and women. For instance, the word “sissy” implying an effeminate man. It is just as popular today as it was in 1936. It was adapted into a film and became one of the most famous movies of all time.
This first edition first printing was published in May 1936 – an exceedingly rare and desirable printing!
1936 TRUE 1st/1st Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell Civil War Slavery MAY
“This is beyond doubt one of the most remarkable first novels produced by an American writer. It is also one of the best” (New York Times).
“Gone with the Wind” is a novel by American writer Margaret Mitchell, first published in May of 1936. This story follows Scarlett O’Hara during the Civil War. It is considered one of the most popular American novels of all time. Features controversial issues such as slavery, racism and pejorative terms towards men and women. For instance, the word “sissy” implying an effeminate man. It is just as popular today as it was in 1936. It was adapted into a film and became one of the most famous movies of all time.
This first edition first printing was published in May 1936 – an exceedingly rare and desirable printing!
Item number: #26483
Price: $1500
MITCHELL, Margaret
Gone with the wind
New York: Macmillan, ©1936. First edition, May 1936.
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages
- [6], 1037, [1]
- Provenance:
- Bookplate – Ruth Cairns
- Handwritten – Mary E. Percy
- Language: English
- Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
- Grey cloth
- Facsimile dust jacket
- Size: ~8.75in X 6in (22cm x 15.5cm)
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26483
Category
Literature
Authors
MITCHELL, Margaret
Printing Date
20th Century
Language
English
Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete