Ernest Hemingway – The Old Man And The Sea – First UK Edition 1952
£650.00
A first edition, first printing of ‘The Old Man and the Sea published by Cape in 1952. A very good book without inscriptions – previous owner’s bookplate covering name to the front endpaper. In a very good unclipped wrapper with two small closed tears and some general edge wear.
‘The Old Man and the Sea’ by Ernest Hemingway tells the story of Santiago, an ageing Cuban fisherman who endures an epic struggle against a giant marlin. After days at sea, he finally catches the fish, only to have sharks devour it. Despite his loss, Santiago’s resilience and dignity remain unbroken. The novella explores themes of perseverance, pride, and man’s relationship with nature, delivering a powerful, symbolic tale of endurance and the human spirit.
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A first edition, first printing of ‘The Old Man and the Sea published by Cape in 1952. A very good book without inscriptions – previous owner’s bookplate covering name to the front endpaper. In a very good unclipped wrapper with two small closed tears and some general edge wear.
‘The Old Man and the Sea’ by Ernest Hemingway tells the story of Santiago, an ageing Cuban fisherman who endures an epic struggle against a giant marlin. After days at sea, he finally catches the fish, only to have sharks devour it. Despite his loss, Santiago’s resilience and dignity remain unbroken. The novella explores themes of perseverance, pride, and man’s relationship with nature, delivering a powerful, symbolic tale of endurance and the human spirit.
