The Sun Also Rises

Ernest Hemingway

Published by Scribners, 1926

About this Item

The Sun Also Rises: A First Edition, First Impression - Ernest Hemingway Published in New York: Scribners, 1926 Octavo; This iconic First Edition, First Impression of Hemingway's seminal novel, "The Sun Also Rises," boasts the coveted "stoppped" misprint on page 181, a hallmark of this first printing. Published in 1926, this landmark work, dedicated to Hemingway's first wife, Hadley, captures the disillusionment of the "Lost Generation" in post-World War I Europe, drawing heavily on the author's own experiences in Paris. This copy adds a fascinating layer of provenance: it was previously owned by renowned author Susan Myrick, famed for her work on "Gone With the Wind." Bound in a striking full red and black Morocco Leather, this edition is a testament to exquisite craftsmanship. The boards are adorned with a gilt and painted design, paying homage to the "muleta," a crucial element in the dramatic spectacle of a bullfight, reflecting the novel's themes of courage and fate. Gilt spine with dark red labels, hand-sewn endbands, and "Spanish" marbled endpapers complete this luxurious presentation.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1742832010120

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Sun Also Rises
• Publisher: Scribners
• Publication Date: 1926
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine