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New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1932. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Fair. Death in the Afternoon" by Ernest Hemingway. First edition, first printing with Scribner's seal and "A" on the copyright, signifying a first printing. Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1932. The book measures 6.5" x 9.25", 517 pages. Illustrated with black-and-white photographic reproductions. Scarce original dust jacket with the original $3.50 price present on the front flap. The dust jacket is in fair condition. Separated at the front flap fold. Significant chipping to the spine ends and front flap fold. 3.5" long chip missing from the top of the front panel affecting most of the author's name. The book is in very good plus to near fine condition with some wear to the right edge of the front board, causing minor cloth loss in two spots. The book is in near fine condition. Some shelf wear to the bottom edge of the boards. Gilt signature and spine decorations are bright and very well…

Death in the Afternoon is a non-fiction book by Ernest Hemingway about the ceremony and traditions of Spanish bullfighting. It was originally published in 1932.

First edition copies of 'Death in the Afternoon' published by Charles Scribner's Sons will have a 'A' present on the copyright page, indicating a first printing, and lack any subsequent print history.