Hemingway 1st Ed Old Man and the Sea Presentation Copy Start Price USD 2,500.00 Current Price USD 2,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, September 19, 2008 End Time Tuesday, November 18, 2008 Location Williamsville, New York See more about 'Hemingway 1st Ed Old Man and the Sea Presentation Copy' Description Ernest Hemingway First Edition The Old Man and the Sea Description: Check out other Ernest Hemingway first editions that I have listed on auction or at my eBay store! This Copy is a very rare Presentation Copy. The insert found inside of the book shows that Scribners sent this copy to S. J. Reginald Saunders PRIOR to the official release date of The Old Man and the Sea. I have never seen anything like this copy before, and I believe it to be one of a kind. Don't miss out on this unique chance to own this rare piece of Hemingway history! Up for sale is a first edition first printing Ernest Hemingway novel "The Old Man and the Sea". The copyright and title page have matching years (1952), and the Scribner's "A" and colophon are present on the copyright page, signifying a true first printing of this classic novel. The dust jacket is first state, with the $3.00 and "Jacket Design by A." This particular copy has the blue tinted photo on Hemingway's picture on the back cover, but this is not required as a first issue point. Please view this website to see what I am talking about: http://www.fedpo.com/BookDetail.php/Old-Man-Sea This is a great website resource for finding out if a book is a true first printing, and they also have other Hemingway books to browse through as well. This is a great opportunity to get a first edition first printing in a first state dust jacket "Old Man and the Sea" in great condition. I have provided several photos so please review them carefully and feel free to ask me any questions PRIOR to bidding. If any further clarification is needed, please feel free to contact me, and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Insurance is required for this item, and actual cost will depend on winning bid. I will list an estimated insurance cost. All bidders must wait for an invoice prior to paying, especially international bidders. Extra caution will be put into wrapping and packaging, to ensure a safe arrival to the buyer's home. Check out other Ernest Hemingway first editions that I have listed on auction or at my eBay store! Place a Bid!