From Marc J. Bartolucci, Hudson, MA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since March 29, 2023
About this Item
New York: Bobbs Merrill Co., 1914 [1914]. 8vo, 329 p., original green cloth stamped in gilt, with illustrations by Everett Shinn. First edition, first printing of the first book to feature a flapper as a protagonist. Johnson characterized the Salamander as 'a girl of the present day in revolt - adventurous, eager, and unafraid who comes roving from somewhere out of the immense reaches of the nation, revolting against the commonplace of an inherited narrowness. The popularity of Johnson's book earned him the title of 'The F Scott Fitzgerald of His Generation'. Of herself Zelda Fitzgerald would later write I believed I was a Salamander and it seems that I am nothing but an impediment. This is a better than VG copy. Boards are noticeably bowed; book slightly cocked; bold horizontal inscription on fep, but cloth is fresh and bright and internally and externally a bright copy. In a nice example of the scarce and fragile jacket featuring price of $1.35 on spine, title and author in relief, and Shinn's depiction of a flapper girl on front panel. Light wear and crimping to jacket extremities, small faint pressure indentation to middle of rear jacket panel, jacket lightly soiled and rubbed, but a sharp and clean copy of a scarce and important novel, very uncommon as a first. Seller Inventory # 0002
Bibliographic Details
Title: The Salamander
Publication Date: 1914
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
Edition: 1st Edition
Store Description
We guarantee the condition of every book as described on the Abebooks web sites. If dissatisfied
with your purchase (Incorrect Book or Book Not as Described) or failure of order to arrive, you are
eligible for a refund within 30 days, provided the item is returned in its original condition. If you've
changed your mind about a book that you've ordered, please use the Ask bookseller a question link
to contact us and we'll respond within 2 business days.
Orders usually ship within 2 business days. Shipping costs are based on average book weight of approximately 2.2 lbs, or 1 kg. Extra shipping may be required for heavier or oversized items.
Payment Methods
accepted by seller
