Lot 150
Published by Scribner's, 1952. FIRST EDITION, First Printing with the Scribner's "A" and Seal located on the copyright page. A BRIGHT First Issue dustjacket with the BLUE TINT on Hemingway's face later changed to olive. It contains 140 pages. "A story published in 1952 by the North American writer Ernest Hemingway (1898-1961). 'Once upon a time there was an old man, all alone on his boat, fishing in the middle of the Gulf-Stream'; gestures as old as the world inscribed in a language that wants to be of all times and for all times, the 'story' will never leave this tone. The old man's name is Santiago. For weeks no fish has come to bite the bait of his lines, but he does not despair and for the eighty-fifth time takes to the sea. At dawn, he goes far out to sea; at noon, he hooks a big fish. The fight is bitter, because the animal moves in depth and drags the boat; the hours pass and the night without anything to interrupt this race during which the two adversaries give the best of themselves. They are not enemies, but to kill or to be killed is in the natural order of the world of the sea [.] For having known how to refuse defeat, he has enriched the community forever, and young and old, who were waiting for him, now know why they will admire him, who knew, in solitude, how to make models of their pain and their hope [.] The success of this book is in the purely literary beauty of the writing, and this is its best chance of lasting. (T.F. Gallimard, 1952, Dictionnaire des ?uvres, VI, 668). It is the last major work of fiction produced by Hemingway and published during his lifetime. It remains his most famous and sought-after work. It earned Hemingway the dual honor of the Pulitzer Prize on May 4, 1953, and the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954. The Old Man and the Sea was cited when Hemingway's Nobel Prize was announced in 1954: "for his mastery of the art of narrative, most recently demonstrated in The Old Man and the Sea, and for the influence that he has exerted on contemporary style." Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request
- Dimensions: 6" x 8.25"
- Condition: Very Good - Excellent Condition with no missing or torn pages.
Accepted Forms of Payment:
ACH, American Express, COD (cash on delivery), Discover, MasterCard, Money Order / Cashiers Check, Other, Paypal, Personal Check, Visa, Wire Transfer
Shipping
Auction House will ship Worldwide, at Buyer's Expense. PLEASE CONTACT PRIOR TO BIDDING IF YOU WOULD LIKE A SHIPPING QUOTE!!!! Allow a 24 hour period for quotes. Shipping quotes are figured before invoices are sent out. Multiple shipping companies (USPS, UPS, Fedex, Greyhound, etc) will be looked into for the best rate. Large paintings and other large items may be packed by a third party.
One Source Auctions
You agree to pay a buyer's premium of up to 21% and any applicable taxes and shipping.
View full terms and conditions
| From: | To: | Increments: |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $49 | $5 |
| $50 | $99 | $5 |
| $100 | $199 | $10 |
| $200 | $499 | $25 |
| $500 | $999 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $2,999 | $100 |
| $3,000 + | $250 |