Description: Algren, Nelson - The Man with the Golden Arm - Doubleday: New York, 1949 - First Edition / First Printing / First State Book / First State Dust Jacket - “First Edition” stated on the copyright page as required in order to denote the first printing of the first edition. First state book with the “that that” error on page 121 line 31 and “we” instead of “be” on page 180 line 11. First state dust jacket which is the correct height (later printing jackets are about 4mm shorter). “He was falling between glacial walls, he didn't know how anyone could fall so far away from everyone else in the world. So far to fall, so cold all the way, so steep and dark between those morphine-coloured walls...” The book has some tanning to the spine, spotting, and a pair of matching stamps— the first stamp is lighter and across the top of the block and the second is on the front end page. The boards are pleasingly straight, the lettering on the spine is bright, binding is square, and internally there is no writing or other markings. The dust jacket is soiled and edge worn with some chips and a spine that is darkened and flaking. A solid and presentable example of this important title in both the first issue of the text and jacket. Winner of the first National Book Award. Basis for the superb 1955 film adaptation which starred Frank Sinatra and Kim Novak. Sinatra was nominated but ultimately did not win the Oscar for Best Actor for his portrayal of heroin addict Frankie Machine. One of reportedly only 10,000 copies in the first print run. All books are offered with a full 30 day postage paid return policy. All books which are in dust jackets will be mailed with a clear archival dust jacket protector fitted. Shipping costs can be combined if multiple purchases are made. Items will be packaged and shipped within one business day unless otherwise noted. Please always feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.
Price: 175 USD
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
End Time: 2025-01-14T15:07:11.000Z
Shipping Cost: 7.13 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: New York
Publisher: Doubleday
Modified Item: No
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Year Printed: 1949
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Special Attributes: First Edition, First Printing, 1st Printing, 1st Edition, Collector's Edition, Dust Jacket
Author: Nelson Algren
Region: North America
Topic: Literature, Modern
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Character Family: Fiction / Addiction / Drugs
