1952 “The Old Man and the Sea” – Ernest Hemingway | Charles Scribner First Edition w/ Original Dust Jacket | Vintage Pulitzer Classic

Immerse yourself in mid‑century literary history with this dust‑jacketed 1952 Charles Scribner’s first‑trade edition of The Old Man and the Sea. Vivid jacket art and a remarkably crisp interior bring Hemingway’s Pulitzer‑winning novella to life, while the gentle patina of age lends authentic vintage charm—an outstanding acquisition for any Hemingway shelf or classic‑first‑edition collection.

This copy retains its original teal‑and‑white dust jacket, which shows light staining, modest edge rubbing, and a few tiny nicks typical of a well‑kept 1950s jacket, yet the colors remain bright and the design fully intact. Beneath the wrapper, clean unfaded boards showcase bright gilt spine lettering; the text block is tight and square, opening smoothly with no cracked hinges. Pages are crisp and evenly toned, free of marks or tears, with only a neatly penciled ownership inscription on the front flyleaf as a subtle trace of provenance.

Dust‑jacketed Scribner printings from 1952 have grown increasingly scarce—especially in this appealing condition—making this volume an ideal gift for Hemingway enthusiasts, vintage‑jacket collectors, or anyone who treasures modern American classics.

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