The Great Gatsby
London: The Grey Walls Press, 1948. First UK Edition. First UK edition, with "First published in this edition in 1948" on the copyright page. Measuring approximately 7.25" x 5" with 164 numbered pages. With its scarce original dust jacket.
This book is in very good minus condition. Original green cloth boards are very well preserved. Endsheets are heavily foxed, with minor to moderate foxing found scattered in the textblock. Previous owner's name erased from the front endpaper. The original dust jacket is in good condition. Heavy wear and chipping to the extremities, most noticeable at the spine ends. Staining visible on the rear panel. Price-clipped.
"The Great Gatsby" is a 1925 novel set in the Jazz Age on Long Island. The novel depicts first person narrative Nick Carraway's interactions with mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and his obsession to reunite with his former lover, Daisy Buchanan.
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Inventory #(Q1-5). Item #7442
Price: $750.00