Book gone with the wind 1964 silver

To date gone with the wind has sold over 20 million copies world wide, placing it second only to the bible. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell 1964 book club edition. Gone with the wind by mitchell, margaret michener, james a. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell 1964 international collectors library author. A book club edition was printed and released at the same time as the first and. In the next printings gone with the wind was moved to the very top of the left column. But when it was finished, margaret mitchell had produced what would become the most successful novel ever written. With lively characters and an enthralling plot, gone with the wind will quickly become one of your favorite books, to be kept forever and read again and again. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.

It was the only book she ever wrote and it took ten years to complete. The book has been called offensive and vulgar because of the language and characterizations. Jacket is in good condition with some wear in corners, shown in pictures. Mitchell wrote only one novel, published during her lifetime, the american civil warera novel gone with the wind, for which she won the national book award for most distinguished novel of 1936 and the pulitzer prize for fiction in 1937. Definitely not a book to gain something about, save an introduction to the civil war. Within six months of its publication in 1936, gone with the wind had sold a million copies.

Feb, 2014 the result was gone with the wind, first published in 1936. First edition, first printing inscribed and signed by margaret mitchell on the front free endpaper. Includes slipcases and john groth illustrations throughout. In part to gain a better understanding of the civil war but also, because between my minimum wage job at the movie theater and my boring burrow of a hometown, i needed an escape. First of all, as far as im concerned there is no way to. What others are saying gone with the wind by margaret mitchell. More than 30 million copies have been printed worldwide. May 12, 2015 why gone with the wind is a box office champ.

Margaret mitchells gone with the wind letters, 19361949 by margaret mitchell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Silver rounds may look like coins, but they are not legal tender. International collectors library, ny 1936 and 1964 on page edition. Information on buying and collecting gone with the wind by mitchell, margaret with a guide to first edition identification, points of issue and price and publication history. It won the pulitzer price, sold over ten million copies, was translated into eighteen languages and was later made into one of the bestloved films of all time starring vivien leigh and clark gable. Gone with the wind is a story of love, war, friendship, jealousy, devotion and selfsacrifice. Also, the new york society for the suppression of vice disapproved of scarletts multiple marriages. You can search for first editions of gone with the wind on, and. Gone with the wind is a controversial reference point for subsequent writers. This vintage 1964 hardback edition of gone with the wind by margaret. Almost fainted when i found this rare silver roosevelt. Mitchell is the author of the best selling novel of all time, gone with the wind 1936.

A book is also a considerate option when giving to an acquaintance such as a coworker. Published in 1936, margaret mitchells gone with the wind has been banned on social grounds. Scarletts original name was pansy, which was also the books working title, but editors insisted that it would be changed because of its use in the north to refer to homosexuals. My copy of margaret mitchells gone with the wind a 114th printing, now a bit tattered carries an inscription from my mother. First edition front cover first edition back cover. First edition points to identify gone with the wind by. Captivating by the plot, it focuses on the problem of human values in the world of purchase and sale. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Leisy, gone with the wind is allotted a page and a half. Apr 24, 2019 gone with the wind vintage civil war book margaret mitchell cloth cover. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell identifying first edition points of issue. Oct 27, 2014 check out this signed first edition gone with the wind that leila dunbar appraised in jacksonville, florida.

I dont want to spoil everything, but yes, a majorly rare roosevelt d. Gone with the wind has been one of my favourite movies for a long time. This is truly the great american novel, in the top 5 of the greatest books ive ever read, and i suggest that you will thank yourself for reading it. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell she gets around in the book a lot more in the book than the movie. Aug 16, 2016 in part to gain a better understanding of the civil war but also, because between my minimum wage job at the movie theater and my boring burrow of a hometown, i needed an escape. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell, hardcover abebooks. The best way to visualize silver rounds is as coinshaped, round silver bars. All viewfair books, prints, and manuscript items are 100% refundable up to 14 business days after item is received. These links will take you directly to search results for 1st edition copies copies for sale on the respective sites. Collecting gone with the wind by mitchell, margaret. This first issue dustjacket with gone with the wind title printed on the second column of the back panel has minor wear the spine and edges. It is one of the most famous books of its time, and was made into a movie with the.

On the back of the jacket gone with the wind is in the right column. Gone with the wind has endured as a story for all our times this paperback book the publishing house is pan in 1974 it has 1009 pages booksalvation have grade it as good and has a few scuffs marks etc beginning to show its. They are items that provide hours of enjoyment for the recipient. Gone with the wind was popular with american readers from the outset and was the top american fiction bestseller in 1936 and 1937. Though at first, the 1,000something page book can appear daunting, it is an easy read youll quickly find yourself sucked in to the story and not wanting to put it down. Gone with the wind by margeret mitchell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I got the paperback for christmas a few years ago and put off starting it, knowing how much time it would take. The most common gone with the wind material is glass. Gone with the wind is said to be the fastest selling novel in the history of american publishing 50,000 copies in a. Gone with the wind margaret mitchell 1964 reprint of 1936 first edition book on. I first encountered gone with the wind in my eighthgrade history class. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.

Gone with the wind international collectors library edition. International collectors library, ny 1936 and 1964 on page. Now bestselling writer alexandra ripley brings us back to tara and reintroduces us to the characters we remember so well. My fiance inherited this book club edition of gone with the wind from her family, which always believed the book to be a first edition and the authors signature to. Gone with the wind 20thcentury american bestsellers university. Picture of the first edition macmillan boards for gone with the wind. Mitchells book and the film adaptation of it are a valuable document of the way the lost cause curdled into a regional religion. Gone with the wind margaret mitchell 1964 reprint of 1936 first edition book. Gone with the wind is a sweeping romantic story about the american civil war from the point of view of the confederacy.

The most popular and beloved american historical novel ever written, margaret mitchells gone with the wind is unparalleled in its portrayal of men and women at once larger than life but as real as ourselves. The silver brumby was highly commended in the 1959 book of the year, silver brumbys daughter was commended in 1961 and winged skis was highly commended in 1965. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. First printing dust jackets are scarcer than the book itself. Reprint edition but possible first edition for international collectors isbn. As of 2014, a harris poll found it to be the second favorite book of american readers, just behind the bible. We read it when were young and fall in love with the characters, then we watch the film and read the book again and watch the film again and never get tired of revisiting an era that is the most important in our history. In particular it is the story of scarlett ohara, a headstrong southern belle. In april, the bookofthemonth club announced that gone with the wind would. Collectible heritage press edition of margaret mitchells gone with the wind. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Although it took my mother ages to persuade me to read it, and it took me at least 100 pages. During the book, she falls in love with rhett butler, a city gentleman.

Gone with the wind margaret mitchell 1964 reprint of 1936. Gone with the wind vintage civil war book margaret mitchell cloth. Winner of the pulitzer prize for literature, margaret mitchells great novel of the south is one of the most popular books ever written. The result was gone with the wind, first published in 1936. In part 2, the american south has lost the civil wa. We read it when were young and fall in love with the characters, then we watch the film and read the book again and watch the film again and never get tired of. Gone with the wind, novel by margaret mitchell, published in 1936. Rhett, ashley, mammy, suellen, aunt pittypat, and, of. This book, a record bestseller, was her only published work. Apr 18, 2011 my copy of margaret mitchells gone with the wind a 114th printing, now a bit tattered carries an inscription from my mother. Gone with the wind margaret mitchell 1964 macmillan company.

Collecting gone with the wind by mitchell, margaret first edition. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell, paperback. Journalism by the author of gone with the wind by margaret mitchell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell, paperback barnes. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about gone with the wind. I decided to read the most popular book set in that chapter of american history. Gone with the wind simple english wikipedia, the free. In 1939, the film version was a smash hit and it received ten academy awards. This is a vintage 1964 copy of gone with the wind by margaret mitchell this book is in fantastic shape see pictures a great book for the price. But the tarasized spine kept taunting me, so i bought the ebook copy as well and spent most of this winter 20152016, lunchtime and bedtime, reading it.

It tells the story of scarlett ohara, and her adventures in the american south and in the plantation of tara during the civil war. Instead of a face value, they often bear inscriptions for their weight and purity. Collecting gone with the wind by mitchell, margaret first. Heralded by readers everywhere as the great american novel since it was first published on june 30, 1936, gone with the wind explores the depths of human passions with an intensity as bold as its setting in the bluff red hills of georgia. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands.

My only regret about finishing gone with the wind is that now i can never again read it for the first time. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell free download. Gone with the wind is a 1936 novel by margaret mitchell. A superb piece of storytelling, it brings the drama of the civil war and reconstruction vividly to life. Margaret munnerlyn mitchell november 8, 1900 august 16, 1949 was an american novelist and journalist. Vintage book gone with the wind 1964 hardcover margaret.

Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell 1964 international collectors library. Mitchells novel, whose 75th anniversary has arrived amid many reconsiderations and even more sales, may or may not be a good book. Almost fainted when i found this rare silver roosevelt dime. Rhett refuses to give money to scarlett, and leaving the jailhouse in fury, she runs into frank kennedy, who runs a store in atlanta and is betrothed to scarletts. Information on buying and collecting gone with the wind by mitchell. Yet not until the second half of the nineteenth century were the specific stakes of. Gone with the wind is said to be the fastest selling novel in the history of american publishing 50,000 copies in a single day, and went on to win the pulitzer prize. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library.

Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell 1964 international. Mitchell used several typewriters, including a 1936 corona which can be seen at the national museum of australia in canberra. The title, with author and publisher name, is imprinted on the spine in silver. See what margaret mitchells signature looks like up close. Gone with the wind 1964 edition abebooks passion for books. First edition points and criteria for gone with the wind. Owners name to the halftitle page, near fine in a very good first issue dust jacket. Words like damn and whore were scandalous at the time. This cook book has brought back some very good old recipes and several recipes i had never heard of such as the chocolate fruit cake. This is beyond doubt one of the most remarkable first novels produced by an american writer.