For Whom the Bell Tolls, E. Hemingway - First Printing 1940

Rare First Edition, First Printing of Ernest Hemingway’s For Whom the Bell Tolls
This edition is complete with its original first printing dust jacket, which has been repaired and is now protected by a mylar cover due to its age.

The dust jacket features a $2.75 price and lacks the credit under the photo of the author, a distinguishing characteristic of the first printing. Later editions included this credit. This dust jacket is extremely rare and fragile.

The book includes the letter "A," signifying its status as a first printing.

Synopsis

Ernest Hemingway's For Whom the Bell Tolls follows Robert Jordan, an American dynamiter working with anti-fascist guerrillas during the Spanish Civil War. Tasked with demolishing a strategic bridge near Segovia to aid a Republican offensive, Jordan navigates complex relationships within the guerrilla group, including with their leader, Pablo, and his wife, Pilar. Amidst the mission's tensions, he falls in love with María, a young woman traumatised by fascist violence. The novel delves into themes of duty, love, and the individual's role in collective struggle, culminating in a poignant reflection on sacrifice and the interconnectedness of humanity.

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