Death in the Afternoon
$250 · Offered by Biblio
First edition
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1932. First Edition, First Printing. First edition, first printing with "A" and seal on copyright page. The book measures 6.5" x 9.25", 517 pages. Comes with a brand new facsimile (reproduction) dust jacket for protection and display. This book is in good minus condition. Moderate chipping to both ends of spine. Moderate sunning and staining to spine and both boards. Moderate scuffing to all edges of boards. Hinges are cracked exposing mesh at pastedowns. Previous owner's handwriting to both endpapers. Interior pages are clean. The book provides a look at the history and the Spanish traditions of bullfighting. It also contains a deeper contemplation on the nature of fear and courage. While essentially a guide book, there are three main sections: Hemingway's work, pictures, and a glossary of terms. 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 #(O11-2).
- Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons
- Year: 1932
- Edition: First Edition
- Printing: first
- Binding: unknown
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