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MT. GOTHIC TOMES AND RELIQUARY is an intriguing mixture of Rare Books, Western Americana, First Edition Literature. We have been in the business of "re-discovering" scarce Western Americana and First Edition Literature for over twenty-six years. During that time, we have taken pride in helping public institutions and private collectors alike improve and expand their specialized archives. We can do the same for you. We are always interested in purchasing excellent books, F. Scott Fitzgerald first editions, literary and scientific first editions; maps, original photographs, documents and Western Americana. We are also willing to travel, so do not hesitate contacting us first. Superb items are always worth the effort. How to purchase: mtgothic69@rocketmail.com or call (970) 349-7079 and reserve what you'd like to add to your collection.
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We're always wanting to purchase signed, inscribed, and/or dust-jacketed first editions of First Editions, Page 5
TENDER IS THE NIGHT by F. SCOTT FITZGERALD
Signed by F. Scott Fitzgerald on front endpaper:
First edition, first printing in first printing dust jacket. (Reference: Bruccoli, A.15.I.a)
Front and back panels of dust jacket are bright and clean; spine is sunned and colors washed. There has been some professional conservation work down on the head of the spine and a fractional part of the upper left-hand corner of front panel.
Back panel generally clean and bright, with no conservation work.
Critical blurbs by T.S. Eliot, H.L. Mencken, and Paul Rosenfeld, indicating this dust jacket is a first edition, first printing. Original first edition, first state with original first issue dust jacket; signed by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Very light discoloration on back. Condition of original cloth covers: light abrasions or moisture stains on spine; gilt lettering bright.
Book is in very good condition: cloth covers have been lightly stained by moisture; however, gold lettering on spine is bright; internal pages are bright, clean, and unfoxed. Spine is strong; gathers tight. F. Scott Fitzgerald signature is in black ink of the 1930s.
Provenance on signature provided.
Book was acquired from Hochschild Kohn & Co., Baltimore, Maryland's largest department store in 1934. Fitzgerald was living in Baltimore when this book was published. For more detail on Fitzgerald's years in Baltimore, please see the following web page: F. SCOTT FITZGERALD Page 21
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How to purchase: mtgothic69@rocketmail.com at or call (970) 349-7079 and reserve what you'd like to add to your collection. The books and artifacts listed in this website represent only a small fraction of our inventory. Please email or call us with your specific interests. mtgothic69@rocketmail.com Payment: we accept cashier's checks, money orders, personal checks, or wire transfers. We do accommodate international clients. We must apologize that we do not as yet accept credit cards. Our preferred method of mailing: USPS first class priority with full insurance and delivery confirmation. For orders over $500.00, we use USPS Registered Mail with full insurance. All items are guaranteed to be authentic and as described, or you can notify us of any discrepancy within 24 hours of receipt and arrange to have your purchase price refunded. WE PURCHASE HISTORICAL MATERIALS - books, maps, photographs, first editions, etc. -- FROM SINGLE ITEMS TO FULL LIBRARIES! Email or call us with the details of your treasures. We are more than willing to travel for an excellent collection. "... But never again as during that all too short period when he and I were one person, when the fulfilled future and the wistful past were mingled in a single gorgeous moment -- when life was literally a dream...." F. Scott Fitzgerald, from 'Early Success,' The Crack Up, October 1937
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