The Great Gatsby by Fitzgerald, F. Scott - 1925

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1925 First edition, first printing, with "sick in tired" to p. 205. Publisher's dark green cloth, lettered in blind to front board and in gilt to spine. A very good copy, lightly rubbed and bumped to extremities, spine with a slight lean, some darkening to gilt, two tiny white marks to rear board, faint white mark near spine foot, pages evenly toned, a few light pencil notes throughout and very light scattered foxing, hinge cracked but holding at p. 42. Overall, a handsome copy that presents well. Bruccoli A11. While it has since been regarded as a masterful piece of classic literature, The Great Gatsby did not gain popularity until after the author's death in 1940. The novel tells the story of the star-crossed lovers Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan against the backdrop of wealthy and materialistic West Egg, Long Island, during the Prohibition Era. Although Fitzgerald meant the text to be critical of the 1920's social climate, today The Great Gatsby is beloved for its vivid descriptions of extravagant parties, palatial homes, and eccentric characters that are emblematic of the Jazz Age. The text remains extremely popular today and is widely taught in schools across the United States. The first edition was printed in a run of 20,870 copies; today, Scribner's sells almost 25 times as many copies per year as printed books and e-books.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good.