Vintage first edition hardcover short-story anthology “The Price was High – Fifty Uncollected Stories” F. Scott Fitzgerald 1979
$28.00
This is a “very good plus” vintage hardcover in two-tone boards and cloth head and tail bands sewn into the binding, edited by Matthew Bruccolis, published in 1979 by MJF Book, 784 pages.
First edition.
Hinges are tight and crisp, text block is square, closes tightly, uniform color all around, outer edge beginning to hint of foxing. Board corners are all crisp, not bumped. No writing, no loose, torn or folded pages.
Accompanying vintage dust wrapper is crisp, complete, not price clipped. No marks or writing, no tags, no tears. A little edge wear at spine and upper corner folds, otherwise, very crisp, could pass on a book in a new bookstore.
See accompanying images for complete condition details and table of contents/list of shorts included.
Will make a wonderful gift for the Fitzgerald collector!
Will ship promptly, carefully packed.
1 in stock
Additional information
| Weight | 48 oz |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 11 × 8 × 4 in |
Be the first to review “Vintage first edition hardcover short-story anthology “The Price was High – Fifty Uncollected Stories” F. Scott Fitzgerald 1979”
Related products
Franz Kafka portrait Melancholic Prague Original art print on unique vintage dictionary paper
$18.00
Moody watercolor portrait of "The Metamorphosis" author Frank Kafka, on a half-century old vintage dictionary page - each print is utterly unique, no duplicates.
The dictionary pages are from a vintage mid-century dictionary. The actual printed page you will receive will vary from what is shown here in the listing, but will match the size and format as seen. Each print is unique. Being that the pages are a half-century old, there may be some minimal signs of age, but this adds to the unique charm of each print. Page size 8" by 10.75" with minor variation in the width due to removal from the binding. The last image of the print in the listing shows the layout of the entire page, including margins. Prints are shipped rolled in sturdy kraft shipping tubes vis USPS Ground Advantage. Will ship to you promptly, carefully packaged.
The dictionary pages are from a vintage mid-century dictionary. The actual printed page you will receive will vary from what is shown here in the listing, but will match the size and format as seen. Each print is unique. Being that the pages are a half-century old, there may be some minimal signs of age, but this adds to the unique charm of each print. Page size 8" by 10.75" with minor variation in the width due to removal from the binding. The last image of the print in the listing shows the layout of the entire page, including margins. Prints are shipped rolled in sturdy kraft shipping tubes vis USPS Ground Advantage. Will ship to you promptly, carefully packaged.
Franz Kafka portrait Melancholic Prague Original art print on unique vintage dictionary paper
$18.00
Moody watercolor portrait of "The Metamorphosis" author Frank Kafka, on a half-century old vintage dictionary page - each print is utterly unique, no duplicates.
The dictionary pages are from a vintage mid-century dictionary. The actual printed page you will receive will vary from what is shown here in the listing, but will match the size and format as seen. Each print is unique. Being that the pages are a half-century old, there may be some minimal signs of age, but this adds to the unique charm of each print. Page size 8" by 10.75" with minor variation in the width due to removal from the binding. The last image of the print in the listing shows the layout of the entire page, including margins. Prints are shipped rolled in sturdy kraft shipping tubes vis USPS Ground Advantage. Will ship to you promptly, carefully packaged.
The dictionary pages are from a vintage mid-century dictionary. The actual printed page you will receive will vary from what is shown here in the listing, but will match the size and format as seen. Each print is unique. Being that the pages are a half-century old, there may be some minimal signs of age, but this adds to the unique charm of each print. Page size 8" by 10.75" with minor variation in the width due to removal from the binding. The last image of the print in the listing shows the layout of the entire page, including margins. Prints are shipped rolled in sturdy kraft shipping tubes vis USPS Ground Advantage. Will ship to you promptly, carefully packaged.
The Moon is Down John Steinbeck First edition hardcover, second state 1942 In custom printed facsimile first-edition dust wrapper
$248.00
This is a "good plus" vintage hardcover in blue cloth wrapped boards. 188 pages.
First edition, second state, as per noted Steinbeck bibliography. Page 62, line 5 shows the "b" with the missing upper half, indicating first edition, second state. No writing, no loose, torn or folded page corners. The binding and board hinges are intact, spine somewhat cocked. The accompanying jacket has been custom made for this book and is an exact facsimile of the original first edition jacket issued in 1942, identical in every detail with the exception of the small lettered logo of the printer at the top of the front flap. Please see accompanying images for full condition details. Will make a really special gift for that Steinbeck fan in your circle! (Perhaps that is you...) Will ship promptly, carefully packaged, fully insured.
First edition, second state, as per noted Steinbeck bibliography. Page 62, line 5 shows the "b" with the missing upper half, indicating first edition, second state. No writing, no loose, torn or folded page corners. The binding and board hinges are intact, spine somewhat cocked. The accompanying jacket has been custom made for this book and is an exact facsimile of the original first edition jacket issued in 1942, identical in every detail with the exception of the small lettered logo of the printer at the top of the front flap. Please see accompanying images for full condition details. Will make a really special gift for that Steinbeck fan in your circle! (Perhaps that is you...) Will ship promptly, carefully packaged, fully insured.
The Moon is Down John Steinbeck First edition hardcover, second state 1942 In custom printed facsimile first-edition dust wrapper
$248.00
This is a "good plus" vintage hardcover in blue cloth wrapped boards. 188 pages.
First edition, second state, as per noted Steinbeck bibliography. Page 62, line 5 shows the "b" with the missing upper half, indicating first edition, second state. No writing, no loose, torn or folded page corners. The binding and board hinges are intact, spine somewhat cocked. The accompanying jacket has been custom made for this book and is an exact facsimile of the original first edition jacket issued in 1942, identical in every detail with the exception of the small lettered logo of the printer at the top of the front flap. Please see accompanying images for full condition details. Will make a really special gift for that Steinbeck fan in your circle! (Perhaps that is you...) Will ship promptly, carefully packaged, fully insured.
First edition, second state, as per noted Steinbeck bibliography. Page 62, line 5 shows the "b" with the missing upper half, indicating first edition, second state. No writing, no loose, torn or folded page corners. The binding and board hinges are intact, spine somewhat cocked. The accompanying jacket has been custom made for this book and is an exact facsimile of the original first edition jacket issued in 1942, identical in every detail with the exception of the small lettered logo of the printer at the top of the front flap. Please see accompanying images for full condition details. Will make a really special gift for that Steinbeck fan in your circle! (Perhaps that is you...) Will ship promptly, carefully packaged, fully insured.
Sale
c.1953 Bruce Catton “A Stillness At Appomattox” Decorated faux leather vintage hardcover
Original price was: $26.00.$20.28Current price is: $20.28.
This is a "very good" vintage hardcover in gilt decorated faux leather boards, deckled outer, cloth head and tail bands sewn in, silk place mark, color plates, published circa 1953 by the International Collectors Library, 379 pages.
Solid binding with intact gutters and hinges. Text block closes tightly, is square. No writing. No loose, torn, folded or creased pages. Lower board corners are bumped, uppers have what look to be some white paint on upper tips. Silk place mark is unused. Contains original matching book club insert. Overall, a very pleasing vintage volume! See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Solid binding with intact gutters and hinges. Text block closes tightly, is square. No writing. No loose, torn, folded or creased pages. Lower board corners are bumped, uppers have what look to be some white paint on upper tips. Silk place mark is unused. Contains original matching book club insert. Overall, a very pleasing vintage volume! See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Sale
c.1953 Bruce Catton “A Stillness At Appomattox” Decorated faux leather vintage hardcover
Original price was: $26.00.$20.28Current price is: $20.28.
This is a "very good" vintage hardcover in gilt decorated faux leather boards, deckled outer, cloth head and tail bands sewn in, silk place mark, color plates, published circa 1953 by the International Collectors Library, 379 pages.
Solid binding with intact gutters and hinges. Text block closes tightly, is square. No writing. No loose, torn, folded or creased pages. Lower board corners are bumped, uppers have what look to be some white paint on upper tips. Silk place mark is unused. Contains original matching book club insert. Overall, a very pleasing vintage volume! See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Solid binding with intact gutters and hinges. Text block closes tightly, is square. No writing. No loose, torn, folded or creased pages. Lower board corners are bumped, uppers have what look to be some white paint on upper tips. Silk place mark is unused. Contains original matching book club insert. Overall, a very pleasing vintage volume! See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Sale
Mark Twain “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” c.1940 Cloth-wrapped vintage book Illustrated by Norman Rockwell Color and black and white
Original price was: $34.00.$26.52Current price is: $26.52.
This is a "very good plus" or better vintage hardcover in heavy orange cloth wrapped boards, cloth head and tail bands sewn in, published by Heritage Press, illustrated Norma Rockwell, 8 full-color glossy plates laid in.
Binding and hinges are tight and crisp, text block square, a wee bit tanned at top edge. Cloth on spine just so slightly sunned, boards are uniform. No writing, one 1/4" closed linear tear at the bottom edge of the frontispiece page, otherwise, no torn, folded or loose pages. Gorgeous! See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Binding and hinges are tight and crisp, text block square, a wee bit tanned at top edge. Cloth on spine just so slightly sunned, boards are uniform. No writing, one 1/4" closed linear tear at the bottom edge of the frontispiece page, otherwise, no torn, folded or loose pages. Gorgeous! See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Sale
Mark Twain “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” c.1940 Cloth-wrapped vintage book Illustrated by Norman Rockwell Color and black and white
Original price was: $34.00.$26.52Current price is: $26.52.
This is a "very good plus" or better vintage hardcover in heavy orange cloth wrapped boards, cloth head and tail bands sewn in, published by Heritage Press, illustrated Norma Rockwell, 8 full-color glossy plates laid in.
Binding and hinges are tight and crisp, text block square, a wee bit tanned at top edge. Cloth on spine just so slightly sunned, boards are uniform. No writing, one 1/4" closed linear tear at the bottom edge of the frontispiece page, otherwise, no torn, folded or loose pages. Gorgeous! See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
Binding and hinges are tight and crisp, text block square, a wee bit tanned at top edge. Cloth on spine just so slightly sunned, boards are uniform. No writing, one 1/4" closed linear tear at the bottom edge of the frontispiece page, otherwise, no torn, folded or loose pages. Gorgeous! See accompanying images for full condition details. Will ship promptly, carefully packaged.
![Georgia O'Keeffe vintage art book page [1930] "Jack in the Pulpit No. IV / Jack in the Pulpit No. III "](https://hudsonfinebooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/6474f4e9bf96485fb36b2f07-219x284.jpg)
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.