According to rare book site biblio, a book club edition was printed and released at the same time as the first and second printings, which causes confusion for new collectors, but they remain one of the few. The book has a little wear on the top and bottom but is in good shape. Remember that the dust jacket is an important part of any book, and so books without their original dust jackets typically have less value. Gone with the wind first edition points and identification. The page must state published may, 1936 with no other printing statements. On the first printing dust jacket, gone with the wind is listed second down in the right column. May 28, 2018 i have a 1936 gone with wind, hard back, published june, july, august, september and october 1936, no dust jacket, worn, dedicated to j. Loosely inserted is a letter from the publishers, arranging delivery of the book and explaining that mitchell had been unable to grant the request earlier due to problems with her eyesight. Check out this signed first edition gone with the wind that leila dunbar appraised in jacksonville, florida.
Gone with the wind first edition margaret mitchell rare. In 1939, the most successful on an inflationadjusted basis film in history, gone with the wind, was released by metro. With lively characters and an enthralling plot, gone with the wind will quickly become one of your favorite books, to be kept forever and read again and again. As to the book itself, all pages remain tightly bound.
Fine hardcover 1936 1st edition quintessential rare books, llc. Nov 22, 2019 gone with the wind book 1936 value november 22, 2019 may 1936 original dust jacket first edition points to identify gone gone with the wind signed first edition wind letters by margaret mitc mitc gone with the wind 1936. Gone with the wind margaret mitchell june 1936 first edition. Gone with the wind, motion picture edition, complete and. Gone with the wind, first published in 1936, is a romance novel written by margaret mitchell, who received the pulitzer prize for fiction for the book in 1937. Collecting gone with the wind by mitchell, margaret. Vintage gone with the wind hardcover book 1938 markalino. First edition, first printing, inscribed by the author on the. It went on to at least 100 more printings and is one of the bestsellers of all time. To buy, sell or consign a gone with the wind first edition, please email. This is a very early copy, the second printing of the first years edition in 1936.
Lot detail gone with the wind by first edition points to identify gone first edition criteria and points. Gone with the wind margaret mitchell book club edition. Gone with the wind 1936 edition book value february 6, 2020. The book was first published by macmillan in may 1936, and a firstedition, first printing of this work in great condition, with its original book jacket and authentically signed by the author can. In particular it is the story of scarlett ohara, a headstrong southern belle.
Book gone with the wind book 1936 value november 22, 2019. Spine and edges of covers very slightly toned, a hint of rubbing to extremities. Though at first, the 1,000something page book can appear daunting, it is an easy read youll quickly find yourself sucked in to the story and not wanting to put it down. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell first edition points. Gone with the wind 1936 mcmxxxvi book club edition with.
The movie adaptation of gone with the wind is remarkably faithful to its source material its almost four hours long, which is fitting, considering the book is more than 1,000 pages. Collecting gone with the wind by mitchell, margaret first. I am looking for the value o a october 1936 first edition hardcover book gone with the wind by xxxxx xxxxx. The color of an original first is what i would call a dirty brown without the dust jacket. Editions of gone with the wind by margaret mitchell. Gone with the wind is a sweeping romantic story about the american civil war from the point of view of the confederacy. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell by macmillan co 1936 edition paypal. I have a 1936 gone withe the wind book published in november. Gone with the wind 1936 book 1st edition by margaret mitchell jacket mcm. Gone with the wind was published in 1936, at a time when the book industry, like all other businesses in the u. First edition points to identify gone with the wind by margaret mitchell. What are some significant difference between the book and. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell, paperback barnes.
Set in the american south against the backdrop of the american civil war and the reconstruction era, the film tells the story of scarlett ohara, the strongwilled. Whats the value on a gone with the wind book 1936 edition. Gone with the windamerican classic1936 originally published on june 30, 1936 this is the book club edition also printed 1936 spine, pages and hardback book cover are inexcellent condition. Oct 14, 2011 the book was first published by macmillan in may 1936, and a firstedition, first printing of this work in great condition, with its original book jacket and authentically signed by the author can. What is the value of gone with the wind books answers.
The book is in very good condition and the text is clean and not marked. Nominated as one of americas bestloved novels by pbss the great american read. Greta garbo picture play magazine oct 1937 greta garbo cover by marlan. Two names written in it are carol anderson and floyd. In the later printings gone with the wind is at the first book listed in the left. By some chance i was able to read gone with the wind early on.
Gone with the wind is a 1939 american epic historical romance film adapted from the 1936 novel by margaret mitchell. It should be noted that the differences between the book and t. Since its original publication in 1936, gone with the wind winner of the pulitzer prize and one of the bestselling novels of all timehas been heralded by readers everywhere as the great american novel. Then and now, i found it one of the great experiences of a young life. Gone with the wind published margaret mitchells gone with the wind, one of the bestselling novels of all time and the basis for a blockbuster 1939 movie, is published on this day in 1936. Minor wear on book jacketplease see pictures for best view of current condition. Gone with the wind, novel by margaret mitchell, published in 1936. I found a june 1936 gone with the wind book in the attic it has to j r m ending page is number 1037 there are three empty pages after that. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell 1936, hardcover. Books that say published june, 1936 are second printings. I think i would value your margaret mitchell gone with the wind. Gone with the wind signed first edition whitmore rare books. Actual publication of the 1st edition was delayed to june 30, 1936. Gone with the wind book 1936 value image collections book.
This copy was signed a few months after publication, upon request from the book s owner. A fabulous copy of this true first edition published may. Information on buying and collecting gone with the wind by mitchell, margaret. There is some slight natural wear to the covers edges, but the book as a whole is remarkably preserved. I have a 1st edition copy of gone with the wind, 1936, with a.
Gone with the wind book by margaret mitchell 1936 macmillan co. Use the prefilled links below to find the market value of gone with the wind. Vintage 1st edition book club of margaret mitchells, gone with the wind, published by macmillan in 1936. At least one person was concerned about the enterprise. Lot detail gone with the wind by first edition points to identify gone first edition criteria and points for gone with the wind and confederacy gone with the wind first edition. A fabulous copy of this true first edition published may 1936. The pages are clean with no writing, marks or bookplates in the book. With lively characters and an enthralling plot, gone with the wind will quickly become one of your. The story is set in clayton county and atlanta, both in georgia, during the american civil war and reconstruction era. An original first edition of gone with the wind may 1936, will bring a great price to the avid collector of first editions. It won the pulitzer prize for fiction the next year. Margaret mitchell only published one complete novel, but it was quite the book gone with the wind earned her the pulitzer prize in 1937 and national book award for 1936. Gone with the wind is one of those rare books that we never forget. Check out leila dunbars antiques roadshow appraisal of this 1936 first edition.
What is the value of the book 1936 gone with the wind. Can you tell me approximately the value of the book. Gone with the wind hardcover published june 1936 by the macmillian company first edition, second issue, hardcover, 1,037 pages. The epic romance tale set in and around atlanta, georgia during the american civil war has remained a bestseller, even before the equally popular film starring clark gable. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell, hardcover abebooks. If you plan on selling this i would list this for sell on the internet where it will have the largest shopping market. Jul 27, 2019 gone with the wind published margaret mitchells gone with the wind, one of the bestselling novels of all time and the basis for a blockbuster 1939 movie, is published on this day in 1936. Oct 27, 2014 check out this signed first edition gone with the wind that leila dunbar appraised in jacksonville, florida. We read it when were young and fall in love with the characters, then we watch the film and read the book again and watch the film again and never get tired of revisiting an era that is the most important in our history. The book is bound in the original publishers grey cloth and is in excellent condition.
Books that state on the page published june, 1936 are second printings. Bound in confederate grey cloth boards, book measures 6 x 8. First edition points to identify gone with the wind by margaret. Margaret mitchell gone with the wind july 1936 printing. Gone with the wind book won the pulitzer prize for fiction. To find the market value for this book, click on the prefilled ebay, abebooks, or biblio links to the right and look for comparable listings that have all of these first edition points. I read the book when i was in my teens and liked it very much. Mar 07, 2018 i found a june 1936 gone with the wind book in the attic it has to j r m ending page is number 1037 there are three empty pages after that. Copyright 1936 gone with the wind book on liveauctioneers. Rhett buttler clark gable embraces scarlett ohara vivien leigh during a scene of gone with the wind. Whats the value on a gone with the wind book 1936 edition, september 1936 twice. Original grey cloth, titles and decoration to front board and spine in dark blue, top edge pale brown, others untrimmed. Gone with the wind collection antiques roadshow pbs.
It is made possible through the cooperation of author and publisher, publisher and producer. It depicts the struggles of young scarlett ohara, the spoiled daughter of a welltodo plantation owner, who must use every means at. First printing, with published may 1936 on the page and no mention of other. Picture of the 1936 first edition dust jacket for gone with the wind. Includes pictures to help collectors identify the original book. Gone with the wind american classic 1936 originally published on june 30, 1936 this is the book club edition also printed 1936 spine, pages and hardback book cover are inexcellent condition. The original publication of gone with the wind by margaret michell was originally going to be may 1936. Housed in a dark blue cloth flatback box by the chelsea bindery. See what margaret mitchells signature looks like up close. First edition points and criteria for gone with the wind year published.
First published in 1936, gone with the wind sold 50,000 copies on its first day, and two million after a year. First edition gone with the wind 1936 doubleday book club mcmxxxvi ed. The first edition of gone with the wind by margaret mitchell was published in 1936 by the macmillan company in new york. Even though it is 1,037 pages long, readers all over the world snatched up the book. May 1936 copies are rare, and with a dust jacket, wow. Free appraisal of a gone with the wind first edition 1st printing. First printing, with published may 1936 on the page and no mention of other printings.
This lowpriced motion picture edition of gone with the wind combines the literary achievement of miss mitchells book and the cinematic triumph of its screen version, for which the publishers warmly congratulate mr. Gone with the wind cancellation a missed opportunity. Gone with the wind is a novel by american writer margaret mitchell, first published in 1936. May 1936 original dust jacket first edition points to identify gone gone with the wind signed first edition wind letters by margaret mitc mitc gone with the wind 1936. In particular it is the story of scarlett ohara, a headstrong southern belle who survives the hardships of the war and afterward manages to establish a successful business by. Gone with the wind by mitchell, holiday edition abebooks.
Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell, paperback. Mitchell gone with the wind 19361936 first edition abebooks. Amazing copies of this book have shown up, esp related to the moviesigned by the cast, with drawings by the designer, loosely. Collecting gone with the wind by mitchell, margaret first edition. Gone with the wind, first published in 1936, is a romance novel written by margaret mitchell, who. Gone with the wind 1st june 1936 printing 1st ed by margaret. The binding is tight, with no cocking or leaning and the boards are crisp with minor wear. Selznick of selznick international pictures and directed by victor fleming.
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