first edition
1947 · [New York]
by FITZGERALD, F. SCOTT
[New York]: New Directions, n.d., 1947. First edition, one of four indistinguishable reprintings (1945-47), but this the uncommon British issue, with the pasted slip on verso of the half-title reading: "This is a New Directions Book distributed throughout the British Empire from 7 Crown Passage, Pall Mall, London, S.W.1," 8vo, pp. 347; hinges cracked, previous owner's name on front free endpaper, small red ink annotation on rear endpaper, otherwise very good in a slightly worn dust-jacket with several small marginal tears and creases. Bruccoli A20.1.d who apparently had not seen a copy.
(Inventory #: 22256)