Gone with the Wind by Mitchell, First Edition, macmillan (9 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Mitchell, Margaret, Gone with the Wind. New York: The Macmillan Company, 1937. First edition, thirty-third printing. Octavo. Handsomely rebound in full navy Moroccan leather with gilt tooling to the boards, raised bands, gilt titles, and stamps to the spine, new marbled endpapers, and a custom slipcase. Presented is a first edition, thirty-third printing of Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell. This later printing was published by The Macmillan Company in New York, in 1937, just a year after the book's first printing in 1936. Mitchell s only novel, the book gained impressive attention and was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 1937 and was later adapted into a motion picture in December of 1939. Gone with the Wind was the fastest selling novel in American publishing history, with 50,000 copies sold in a single day. The book ranked as the most popular American fiction novel during the first two years of its release. The novel's release, originally scheduled for May of 1936, was delayed until June pending the Book of the Month Club schedule. Before a decision had been finalized, 10,000 copies were printed with the erroneous May release notice, the true first editions, first printings. The book then went through many print runs, sometimes two or three within the same month, to fulfill public demand. Set in the southern state of Georgia, Mitchell s story follows character Katie Scarlett O Hara during the Civil War. As both a coming-of-age and historical romance novel, Gone with the Wind spoke to Mitchell s contemporaries in a relatable way. The historical accuracy of the piece produced a compound description of Civil War battles and slave-owner relationships. Today, it is recognized as a crucial piece of American literature for its southern view of the Civil War and the gravity of its themes. Mitchell summed up the novel s theme after the book s first release: If Gone with the Wind has a theme it is that of survival.Some people survive; others don't. What qualities are in those who fight their way through triumphantly that are lacking in those that go under? I only know that survivors used to call that quality 'gumption.' So I wrote about people who had gumption and people who didn't. CONDITION: This first edition, later printing book is beautifully rebound in full navy Moroccan leather. The spine features gilt tooling, decorative motifs, and five raised bands. New marbled endpaper. The book is in very good condition for its age, with only slight toning of the pages from age. There are no signs of foxing, tears, or losses. The book is housed in a custom-built archival navy cloth slipcase with a colorful photo of the 1939 film poster inlaid on the front. Book Dimensions: 8 3/4"H x 6 3/8"W x 2 1/8"D. Slipcase Dimensions: 9 1/8"H x 6 1/2"W x 2 5/8"D.

First Edition, Early Printing. First edition, early printing. Original dust jacket. The book measures 5.75" x 8.5", 1037 numbered pages. This book is in good minus condition. Minor bumping on both ends of spine. Minor staining to front and rear boards. Moderate staining to top and bottom edge of textblock. Moderate staining to front and rear pastedown and endpaper. Dust jacket is in good minus condition. Moderate bumping and chipping to both ends of spine and around all edges of jacket. Moderate staining to spine and rear panel of jacket. Original 3.00 price on front flap. Margaret Mitchell's "Gone with the Wind" is a romance novel set in Georgia during the American Civil War and the Reconstruction era that followed. The novel centers on its protagonist, Scarlett O'Hara, and her struggle to rebuild and sustain her wealth, which had been lost as a result of the fall of the Confederacy. Using any means necessary, Scarlett regains what she has lost, in large part due to Rhett Butler, a scoundrel and scallawag with a bad reputation. The trials and tribulations of Scarlett and her unwavering perseverance make this novel an American classic. Winning a Pulitzer Prize in 1937, "Gone with the Wind" went on to become an Academy Award-winning film in 1939. Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books. Inventory #(N6-110).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. First Edition. Early printing from second year of publication in original dust jacket. Presented here is the thirty-sixth printing and second of February, 1937. Rarity approaching ninety years in existence. Butternut (greyish brown) full cloth boards, navy stamped cover and spine titles, moderate shelf, edge wear, bow. Deckled pages generally very good, some yellowed adhesive residue, toning at endpapers; no writing. Bind good, moderate offset to front endpapers; hinges intact. Scarce original wrapper, some shelf wear, rub, toning; unclipped 3.00, protected in new clear sleeve. Adhesive and dried residue remains to front and back flaps. Front panel states: Thirty-six Printings. 1,303,000 copies" and quote from New York Times: "In sheer readability it is surpassed by nothing in American fiction!". Near very good first edition, early printing in near good wrapper. Unparalleled drama, action and romance flower within the breathtaking wonders of this inspired spectacle of the written word and the most magnificently, exciting love story, ever! There were over one hundred printings of the first edition. Even though it is 1,037 pages long, readers all over the world snatched up the book; by 1937 it was awarded the Pulitzer Prize and the film rights had been sold to David O. Selznick. Mitchell prided herself on the historical accuracy of her work; and it is a sweeping account of how the Civil War tore apart an entire way of life. The stirring drama of the War Between the States and Reconstruction is brought vividly to life in this magnificent novel. Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara remain two of the most enduring characters in American fiction. Insured post. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.

First Edition, Early Print. First edition, early printing. The book measures 5.75" x 8.5", 1037 numbered pages. This book is in good minus condition. Moderate bumping to both ends of spine. Minor sunning and staining to spine. Spine curves inward. Scotch tape on front and rear boards. Moderate staining and scuffing to top and bottom edges of textblock. Heavy staining to front and rear pastedown and endpaper. Dust jacket is in fair condition. Heavy chipping to both ends of spine and around all edges of jacket. Heavy creasing and closed tears on spine. Original 3.00 price on bottom of front flap. Margaret Mitchell's "Gone with the Wind" is a romance novel set in Georgia during the American Civil War and the Reconstruction era that followed. The novel centers on its protagonist, Scarlett O'Hara, and her struggle to rebuild and sustain her wealth, which had been lost as a result of the fall of the Confederacy. Using any means necessary, Scarlett regains what she has lost, in large part due to Rhett Butler, a scoundrel and scallawag with a bad reputation. The trials and tribulations of Scarlett and her unwavering perseverance make this novel an American classic. Winning a Pulitzer Prize in 1937, "Gone with the Wind" went on to become an Academy Award-winning film in 1939. Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books. Inventory #(N6-102).

Hardcover. FEBRUARY 1937 PRINTING. This is an early vintage edition of the classic novel (the first printing was May 1936). Gray cloth with blue lettering, lacking the rare dustjacket. A hardcover book in good condition. Former owner's name else unmarked. Old dampstain to upper right corner of front cover. The spine was torn at the top and the tear has been neatly repaired. Pages firm and tight. One of the great American novels, offered here in an early vintage printing.

Decorative Canvas Hardcover. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. Copyright 1937. 1037 pp. A rare, hard-to-find, out-of-print, collectible gem! Over-sized and/or over weight book; extra postage required. Please note that large and/or heavy items may incur an additional shipping charge. Book shows heavy use. Heavily used book in poor quality with clean text. No dust jacket. Coverboards retaped. Spine heavily damaged. Stain on bottom edge.

First Edition, Early Printing. First edition, early printing in January 1937 just 8 months after the May 1936 first printing. The book measures 5.75" x 8.5", 1037 numbered pages. Comes with a brand new facsimile (reproduction) dust jacket for protection and display. This book is in good minus condition. Heavy chipping to both ends of spine. Moderate sunning to spine. Moderate scuffing to both boards and all corners. Moderate staining and scuffing to all edges of textblock. Interior pages are bright and clean. Margaret Mitchell's "Gone with the Wind" is a romance novel set in Georgia during the American Civil War and the Reconstruction era that followed. The novel centers on its protagonist, Scarlett O'Hara, and her struggle to rebuild and sustain her wealth, which had been lost as a result of the fall of the Confederacy. Using any means necessary, Scarlett regains what she has lost, in large part due to Rhett Butler, a scoundrel and scallawag with a bad reputation. The trials and tribulations of Scarlett and her unwavering perseverance make this novel an American classic. Winning a Pulitzer Prize in 1937, "Gone with the Wind" went on to become an Academy Award-winning film in 1939. Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books. Inventory #(N8-120).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Early, but later printing from October 1937. Previous owner's name with an early date (1938) on the front endpaper, else a clean, solid hardcover bound in full cloth with light fraying to two board corners. Clean, unmarked text. NOT ex-lib. A well-preserved early copy of this classic. 1037pp.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First edition 1937, 41st printing. October 1937. Corners bumped and just worn through. Covers have stains. Spine ends worn with tears. Front end flap torn out. Half title page is half attached. Rest of book is good with handling. See photos for further details, description.