The Vegetable: Or, From President To Postman.

Fitzgerald, F. Scott

Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1923

About this Item

First edition of what Fitzgerald called, "undoubtedly the best thing I have ever written." Octavo, original cloth. Near fine in the rare original dust jacket with light rubbing and wear. Jacket illustration by John Held, Jr. A nice example. Fitzgeraldâ s original title for this absurdist romantic farce had been Gabrielâ s Trombone. He told editor Max Perkins it was â the best piece of American comedy to date, and undoubtedly the best thing I have ever written.â His next book was The Great Gatsby (Berg, Max Perkins, Editor of Genius, 50). Bruccoli A10.1.a. Seller Inventory # 123473

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Vegetable: Or, From President To Postman.

Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons, New York

Publication Date: 1923

Binding: Hardcover

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

Edition: 1st Edition