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2209 - FITZGERALD (F. Scott). This side of Paradise. New York, Char…
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Estimate CHF 600 - CHF 800
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FITZGERALD (F. Scott). This side of Paradise. New York, Charles Scribner's Sons, 1920. In-8° bound in publisher's green full cloth, smooth spine with gilt title, cold-stamped title to upper board. First printing of the original edition with the words Published April, 1920 and the publisher's stamp on the copyright page. This first novel, largely autobiographical and set in Princeton, established Fitzgerald as one of the spokesmen of his generation. Good condition, minor wear Good condition Binding: Discrete restoration of the top board hinge Minor wear to the cloth at one corner of the head cover Discrete and minimal soiling of the cloth Spine slightly oiled Pages: Ff. a little oxidized, edges slightly more marked depending on the ff. Stain on lower corner of pp. 112 to 139 without affecting the text Binding slightly fragile in some sections Tail edges of pages with traces of rubbing and slight soiling FITZGERALD (F. Scott). This side of Paradise. New York, Charles Scribner's Sons, 1920. 8vo. publisher's green cloth. First edition and first printing, Published April, 1920 with Scribner's seal and no subsequent printings on the copyright page. This autobiographical debut novel, set at Princeton, established Fitzgerald as one of the leading voices of his generation. Good condition Good condition. Binding: Discreet restoration to the upper joint. Minor wear to the cloth at one corner of the headcap. Slight and unobtrusive soiling to the cloth. Spine lightly sunned. Pages: Leaves somewhat oxidised, with edges occasionally more affected. Stain to the lower corner of pp. 112-139, without affecting the text. Sewing slightly fragile in certain gatherings. Lower edge of the textblock showing signs of rubbing and light soiling.
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