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hosman321

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Hemingway Book
« on: June 20, 2011, 06:34:21 pm »
We returned from California yesterday from a visit to my husband's family. His grandmother passed about 2 years ago and he was very hurt that he didn't get anything at all that belonged to her. So, my mother-in-law gave us some of her old books. Of course, not worth much but priceless to us. Anyways, we were given this Hemingway book, "To Have and Have Not." I have been doing a little research and I think it's a first edition but I am confused. Others online say that the first edition has "Scribner's A" on the copyright page. What the heck is Scribner's "A"? It is clearly damaged and I do know that the dust jacket is usually 80 percent of the value. I would just like to know for the sake of knowing and for the knowledge. Thanks everyone!
Oh, and we were also given a 1920's book all about the history of textiles, dressmaking, and how to identify different materials. I guess she and I had very similar taste, from what everyone tells me. ;)

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Re: Hemingway Book
« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2011, 06:36:41 pm »

mariok54

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Re: Hemingway Book
« Reply #2 on: June 21, 2011, 12:07:29 am »
According to that link, a book for the elite, only, or a typo!  ;D

The first edition of this collectible book was published by Charles Scribner's Sons in 1937. It was 262 pages long, and the original retail price was $250.

Still, a nice thing to own for your husband

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Re: Hemingway Book
« Reply #3 on: June 21, 2011, 12:13:40 am »
Yeah, I think they meant $2.50. The other links said $2.50. :)

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Re: Hemingway Book
« Reply #4 on: June 21, 2011, 07:52:13 am »
Check out the following link for pricing on ANY book...worldwide..

http://www.bookfinder.com
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