FITZGERALD, F. Scott (1896-1940). Taps at Reveille. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1935.
A presentation copy of the first edition, first state—with the author’s own corrections. Pages 349-352 are integral and have the misprints corrected by Fitzgerald in red pencil. Inscribed by Fitzgerald: "For Bob Spafford / from his friend / F. Scott Fitzgerald / Baltimore, 1935." Fitzgerald and Spafford had collaborated on a film treatment of “Gracie at Sea” the previous year. This collection of eighteen stories would be the last book published in Fitzgerald's lifetime. Corrected copies are scarce. Bruccoli A18.1.a1.
Octavo (188 x 128mm). Original green cloth; dust jacket (light wear and chips to spine caps); in custom box. Provenance: Bob Spafford (1913-2000, writer and actor; presentation inscription).
FITZGERALD, F. Scott (1896-1940). Taps at Reveille. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1935.
A presentation copy of the first edition, first state—with the author’s own corrections. Pages 349-352 are integral and have the misprints corrected by Fitzgerald in red pencil. Inscribed by Fitzgerald: "For Bob Spafford / from his friend / F. Scott Fitzgerald / Baltimore, 1935." Fitzgerald and Spafford had collaborated on a film treatment of “Gracie at Sea” the previous year. This collection of eighteen stories would be the last book published in Fitzgerald's lifetime. Corrected copies are scarce. Bruccoli A18.1.a1.
Octavo (188 x 128mm). Original green cloth; dust jacket (light wear and chips to spine caps); in custom box. Provenance: Bob Spafford (1913-2000, writer and actor; presentation inscription).
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