Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition early printing hardcover copy of Men At War edited by Ernest Hemingway in a first state jacket protected in a new archival wrap. First Edition unstated, 1979 Bramhall House. Fourth Printing with a partial d e f g h letter line on the copyright page.
The hardcover book exterior is in Very Good condition with bright black boards, with a strong sheen present, moderately foxed page blocks, mild spine tilt, rolled spine ends, mild edge wear and lightly rounded corners. The interior of the book is also in Very Good condition with the previous owner’s name on the first free end paper and tape stains on the paste down. No other marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership inside, but the end papers have gutter stains and a few spots and the interior pages have age spots and light toning..
The un-clipped dust jacket is in Poor condition with mild surface and heavy edge wear, many gaps and tears. First state jacket with no price on the front flap as issued. Looks good in a new Brodart archival wrap.
The best war stories of all time by authors such as Tolstoy, Lawrence, Faulkner, Churchill, and many more. Introduction by Ernest Hemingway.
Ships promptly in a secure mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.