Gone with the Wind [Signed First Printing]
Mitchell, Margaret
Verlag: The Macmillan Company, New York, 1936
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Beautifully signed by Margaret Mitchell with what appears to be steel-tipped pen at front endpaper: "To Jessie Norton, from, Margaret Mitchell". Rarity approaching 90 years in existence. This signed first edition, first printing, the May 1936 printing, is ultra-rare as are any of her signed books or other items. In a letter dated February, 1937, Margaret Mitchell wrote that she would no longer sign her book, nevermore for friends or even relatives. Of interesting note, and according to prior collector, Jessie Norton whom this book is inscribed, was the second wife of noted physician and researcher, Thomas D. Moore, MD of Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Moore began Graceland Dairy Farms which raised premium Hereford cattle; Moore inherited the property with his first wife from her aunt, Grace Toof. The estate was sold in the 1950s to "The King," Elvis Presley and became a part of his legendary "Graceland." From Tupelo shotgun shack to heavenly Memphis. Butternut (greyish brown) full cloth boards, navy stamped cover and spine titles, moderate shelf, edge, corner, spine wear, crease. Deckled pages generally good to very good with varying mostly moderate discoloration to first and last few pages; final two printed leaves with minor bio-predation from the infamous bookworm. Several relevant GWTW ephemeral 1936 Atlanta and Southern news-clippings adhered to back blank endpapers; some adjacent shadowing, tanning. Bind fine, square; hinges intact. Includes beautiful facsimile dust wrapper of this original first printing for preservation and presentation; protected in new clear sleeve. Very attractive. Scarce near good signed first printing - rich with character - in matching facsimile jacket. Interesting contemporaneous news-clipping of relevant poem by Cora Paxton-Stewart is adhered to front pastedown adjacent inscription. The poem is beautiful with sorrow for the fallen soldiers. But, as elucidated with a richly written novel as this, their legacy and history is remembered within the pages of this book. The American Civil War has been compared to The Illiad of Homer and the poem ends with this flourish. 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. Only 10,000 copies were produced of this true first printing in May, 1936. The subsequent June printing sold 50,000 copies on its first day, and two million after a year. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 022662
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Titel: Gone with the Wind [Signed First Printing]
Verlag: The Macmillan Company, New York
Erscheinungsdatum: 1936
Einband: Hardcover
Zustand: Good
Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine
Signiert: Signed by Author
Auflage: First Edition.
Art des Buches: Book
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Gone with the Wind [First Printing with Signed Letter]
Verlag:
The Macmillan Company, New York, 1936
Gebraucht
Hardcover
Erstausgabe
Signiert
Anbieter: The BiblioFile, Rapid River, MI, USA
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Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First Edition. True May first issue of this epic novel with a typed letter on Margaret Mitchell's (Marsh) stationery with her named letterhead and signed salutation: "M. M. M." The first edition, first printing, the May 1936 printing, is ultra-rare as our any of her signed items. MMM may refer to Margaret Mitchell Marsh; her husband John's surname. She did take her first husband's name with hers as a journalist early in her writing career. Butternut (greyish brown) full cloth boards, navy stamped cover and spine titles, moderate shelf, corner, spine wear, rub; slight area of missing material to front hinge. Deckled pages generally very good, clean; varying light discoloration, ripple, to first and last few page edges. Large antiquarian owner's signature pencilled at front endpaper: "Mabel C. Pollard, Savannah, Ga, 1936." Small number printed above this. Adjacent at pastedown behind front flap is stylish, more current owner's signature: "Carolyn Barker, June 4, 1965." Bind fine, square; hinges intact. Includes beautiful facsimile dust wrapper of this original first printing for preservation and presentation; protected in new clear sleeve. Very attractive. Rare near very good first printing in matching facsimile wrapper with Margaret Mitchell signed correspondence. Text of letter reads: "MARGARET MITCHELL (printed letterhead). Atlanta, Georgia, October 11, 1945. Dear John: Thank you for your letter of October 8th with the enclosure of your letter to Mr. Blair. We thought what you wrote was exactly right and I am sure Mr. Blair thinks so too. Last Sunday night John phoned Mr. Blair and explained the situation, saying that you had been so rushed for time to make your travel connections that you had been unable to talk to him yourself. John told him, too, that you felt a natural embarrassment at finding yourself in this circumstance. Mr. Blair said of course a correction would be made and he would do it with pleasure, and that he did not understand how such an error had gotten into the paper. I am enclosing a copy of the correction which appeared the next day. It had a good position on the society page, which was the page that carried the first item. Now don't worry about it any more. I am sorry this had to happen on your vacation and on your first trip to the very deep South. I am sorry, too, that we did not have the opportunity on Sunday to show you our town, for, while it's prettiest in the spring, it is hard to beat in the fall. Give our regards to Katherine. As ever, 'M. M. M.' (signed)". Near fine condition with standard light crease from proper fold of letter and protected in clear sleeve. The letter appears addressed to friends of Margaret and her husband, John Marsh - to a couple only referred to with their first names as John and Katherine. It seems to concern a visit they had to Mitchell and Marsh in Georgia and some social coverage occurring during this visit; then written about incorrectly, and getting past the paper's editor, Mr. Blair, for an Atlanta newspaper's society page. Interesting, as it shows the milieu and charm of Margaret for this incidental correspondence. Finally, in regards to letter signed MMM, these initials may serve doubly as an inclusion of Mitchell's middle name, Munnerlyn. The name Munnerlyn seems to derive from Margaret Mitchell's paternal great grandmother's last name. Munnerlyn is a surname of English origin, thought to derive from an Anglicized form of the Gaelic name "Monadh Liath," meaning "Grey Moor or Hill" and is most commonly found in the Southern and Appalachian regions of America. Contrarily, it is also written that the surname Munnerlyn is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Munhere" combined with the suffix "-lyn," meaning "lake" or "pool." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Munnerlyn may be interpreted as "Munhere's lake" or "Munhere's pool." 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. Only 10,000 copies were produced of this true first printing in May, 1936. The subsequent June printing sold 50,000 copies on its first day, and two million after a year. 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. Signed by Author. Book. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 022776
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Gone with the Wind [Signed First Printing]
Verlag:
The Macmillan Company, New York, 1936
Gebraucht
Hardcover
Erstausgabe
Signiert
Anbieter: The BiblioFile, Rapid River, MI, USA
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Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First Edition. Beautifully signed by Margaret Mitchell in blue with steel-tip fountain pen at front endpaper: "Margaret Mitchell". Rarity approaching 90 years in existence. This signed first edition, first printing, the May 1936 printing, is ultra-rare as are any of her signed books or other items. In a letter dated February, 1937, Margaret Mitchell wrote that she would no longer sign her book, nevermore for friends or even relatives. Butternut (greyish brown) full cloth boards, navy stamped cover and spine titles, clean with moderate corner, edge wear; few small holes to back exterior hinge. Recased measuring 6" x 8 5/8." Deckled pages generally very good with attractive toning; varying mostly moderate fox at front endpapers to page twenty-four and last two pages & back endpapers. Bind fine, square; hinges intact, starting. Includes beautiful facsimile dust wrapper of this original first printing - protected in new clear sleeve. Very attractive. Rare signed first printing preserved in fine matching facsimile wrapper. Stylish antiquarian signature above Margaret Mitchell's at front endpaper: "Fern Snider Smeeton". Interestingly, the signee Fern Snider married Herbert Smeeton in Knox County, Tennessee on January 6, 1935; little over a year prior to this first edition being published. She likely signed her name prior to Mitchell, but regardless appears the norm that Margaret Mitchell signed to the front blank endpaper. 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. Only 10,000 copies were produced of this true first printing in May, 1936. The subsequent June printing sold 50,000 copies on its first day, and two million after a year. 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. Signed by Author. Book. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 022593
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Gone with the Wind [Signed First Printing, May 1936]
Verlag:
The Macmillan Company, New York, 1936
Gebraucht
Hardcover
Erstausgabe
Signiert
Anbieter: The BiblioFile, Rapid River, MI, USA
Verkäuferbewertung 5 von 5 Sternen
Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. First Edition. Beautifully signed by Margaret Mitchell at front endpaper: "Margaret Mitchell". Rarity now approaching ninety years in existence in the original first printing wrapper. This signed first edition, the May 1936 printing, is very rare as are any of her signed books or other items. In a letter dated February, 1937, Margaret Mitchell wrote that she would no longer sign her book, nevermore for friends or even relatives. Butternut (greyish brown) full cloth boards, navy stamped cover and spine titles, light shelf wear, rub, spine pull. Deckled pages very good, clean; no writing. Bind fine; hinges intact. Original early issue wrapper, moderate edge wear, rub, crease; clipped, protected in fine clear sleeve. Ultra-rare near fine signed first printing in good wrapper. Presented with this rare signed first printing is an amazing original brick with polished brass plate engraved with details from Loew's Grand Theatre. Includes the Certificate of Authenticity no. 2033 with notary signatures guaranteeing this brick originated from the theatre. Also, rare ephemeral folding card explaining significance of this intriguing item. Loew's was the World Premiere Site of Gone With The Wind, winner of ten academy awards including best picture. Loew's Grand Theatre, originally DeGive's Grand Opera House, was a theater from 1893-1978 at the corner of Peachtree and Forsyth Streets in downtown Atlanta, Georgia and most famous for the opening of Mitchell's classic. Many epic films premiered at the opulent theatre including Ben Hur, Doctor Zhivago, and Singin' In The Rain. About 300,000 people came out for the premiere on December 15, 1939. It was the climax of three days of festivities, which included a parade of limousines featuring stars from the film, receptions, thousands of Confederate flags and a costume ball. The governor of Georgia, declared December 15th a state holiday. The estimated three hundred thousand residents and visitors to Atlanta lined the streets for up to seven miles to watch a procession of limousines bring Vivien Leigh, Olivia de Havilland, Clark Gable and others from the airport. Finally, for enjoyment and deep edification, is a set of TV Guide and Time special commemorative issues for the film's seventy-fifth anniversary. Thick dynamic pictorial covers, moderate cover, corner wear, rub. Heavy stock coated pages. Thoroughly, nostalgically illustrated. Protected in clear sleeves. 99 and 112 pages. First published in 1936, Gone with the Wind sold 50,000 copies on its first day, and two million after a year. There were over one hundred printings of the first edition. Only 10,000 copies were produced of this true first printing in May, 1936. The subsequent June printing sold 50,000 copies on its first day, and two million after a year. 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. Signed by Author. Book. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 021807
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