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Hemingway, Ernest

The Old Man and The Sea- First Reprint Society London Edition- 1953

Published: The Reprint Society, London, 1953

Edition: First Reprint Society Edition

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Hardback with dustcover over original sea green boards with silver marlin vignette to upper board.

Publishers' Note to this edition

The illustrations in this special Reprint Society edition of THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA comprise drawings by C.T.Tunnicliffe and Raymond Sheppard.

Originally considered as alternatives the Publishers considered that members would find these two artists' different interpretations of the story so excellent and so interesting in their varying styles that both have been included. They are made up as follows:

C.F. Tunnicliffe: pages 12, 21, 23, 30, 32, 45, 52. 59, 68. 76, 83, 88, 95, 101, 111. 119.

Raymond Sheppard: pages 1, 7, 16, 28, 33. 34, 35, 37, 40, 47, 54, 63, 72, 86, 98, 112, 116.

Illustrated endpapers. No half title, Title, Publishers Note, Dedication. 117 pages text with supporting illustrations.

Dustcover with small chips in protective mylar cover.

Very Good

  • Jacket Condition: Very Good
  • Binding Condition: Very Good
  • Overall Condition: Very Good
  • Size: 22.5 X16cm
  • Sold By: Quathlamba Winds Books
  • Contact Person: Ian & Yvonne Halford
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 01743 361772
  • Preferred Payment Methods: Paypal-Cheques-Direct Transfer to UK Bank.
  • Trade Associations: SABDA


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