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First edition, second issue of Hemingway's classic, one of the best novels to emerge from World War 1 and the work which secured Hemingway's literary reputation. Second issue denoted by the legal disclaimer on page x, which didn't arrive in time for the first issue and was subsequently removed after this issue. In the matching second issue dust jacket. (Hanneman, A, 8A) New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1929. Publisher's original black cloth boards, bronze title labels lettered in black to front board and spine; pp. (x), 355. A good copy in a very good, unclipped dust jacket. Binding remains sturdy, although a touch shaken and over opened. Wear and rubbing to boards with a bit of fraying to extremities, bronze labels rubbed and worn with some loss to the spine label. Stray pen mark to verso of flyleaf, a few small stains to rear endpapers, else internally clean. Jacket shows general light shelfwear, rubbing and toning with traces of soiling to back panel. Protected in archival mylar.

Ernest Hemingway's "A Farewell to Arms" is a poignant novel set against the backdrop of World War I. The story follows the experiences of Frederic Henry, an American ambulance driver in the Italian army, and his romance with Catherine Barkley, a British nurse. As the war rages on, Frederic becomes disillusioned with the conflict and seeks solace in his relationship with Catherine. Their love blossoms amidst the chaos of war, offering them brief moments of respite from the brutality surrounding them. However, their happiness is fragile, and tragedy looms over their romance. The novel explores themes of love, loss, disillusionment, and the futile nature of war. Hemingway's spare and straightforward prose style mirrors the stark realities faced by the characters, conveying the harshness of war and the complexities of human relationships. "A Farewell to Arms" is not just a war novel; it's a profound meditation on the human condition, capturing the essence of love and sacrifice in the face of adversity. Through Hemingway's masterful storytelling, the novel continues to resonate with readers, offering timeless insights into the human experience.