One was the long tracking shot of the wounded confederate soldiers in. Gone with the wind vintage civil war book margaret mitchell cloth. Gone with the wind is one of those rare books that we never forget. In particular it is the story of scarlett ohara, a headstrong southern belle. In april, the bookofthemonth club announced that gone with the wind. It went on to at least 100 more printings and is one of the bestsellers of all time. First edition front cover first edition back cover. Gone with the wind was popular with american readers from the outset and was the top american fiction bestseller in 1936 and 1937. Set up a search alert to hear when american books, magazines. Gone with the wind by margeret mitchell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell, first edition. First edition points to identify gone with the wind by. First edition points to identify gone with the wind by margaret mitchell.
In the later printings gone with the wind is at the first book listed in the left column. Gone with the wind all media types works archive of our own. Gone with the wind, novel by margaret mitchell, published in 1936. Mitchell received the pulitzer prize for fiction for the book in 1937. Remember that the dust jacket is an important part of any book, and so books without their original dust jackets typically have less value. Information on buying and collecting gone with the wind by mitchell. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell 9780025853904 get. 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. 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.
Vintage 1964 gone with the wind by margaret mitchell book. Margaret mitchell gone with the wind signed first edition. Gone with the wind hardcover book, 1964 book club edition with dustjacket, by margaret. Gone with the wind won margaret mitchell the pulitzer prize in 1937.
But gone with the wind is the myth, not the factand once we accept it as a highly romanticized vision of the south as it never really was, the film becomes incredibly entertaining and can still cast its spell upon the modern viewer. Speaking of the plot, in gone with the wind it is tied to the history of the civil war. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell, first edition abebooks. Beginning in 1978, several commemorative plate sets were issued to pay homage to this film classic. 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. This vintage 1964 hardback edition of gone with the wind by margaret mitchell has. 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. Gone with the wind margaret mitchell 1964 reprint of 1936 first edition book. It won the pulitzer prize for fiction the next year.
June 25, 2006 novels impact hasnt gone with the wind by george will. 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. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell first edition identification of points of issue. We carry everything from very inexpensive magnets to some very expensive hard to find rare collector pieces. Reprint edition but possible first edition for international collectors isbn. Collecting gone with the wind by mitchell, margaret. Gone with the wind 1939 welcome to the lamp movie poster data base the only crossreferenced movie poster research database on the internet.
Even before the books publication, producer david o. Jun 08, 2009 how much is an original 1937 copy of gone with the wind worth. In chapter 43 mitchell gives to rhett butler a version of the speech that we know now her own mother had given her when she was a child. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell identifying first edition points of issue. So you can think of the book as divided into four main, honking sections. I got the paperback for christmas a few years ago and put off starting it, knowing how much time it would take. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell 1964 international collectors library. It is filled with sweeping historical vistas and events, along with plot, plot, and more plot. Author of gone with the wind by love, lucille thompson, davidson, linda bourgeois, kozuch, mary ellen debarbieri, mitchell, margaret, busey, lucille alladio and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I have not read this book definitive illustrated history what i have read is margaret mitchells gone with the wind. The value of gone with the wind collectible plates our.
Gone with the wind is a story of love, war, friendship, jealousy, devotion and selfsacrifice. Gone with the wind first edition margaret mitchell rare. Look for it only in books, for it is not more than a dream remembered, a civilization gone with the wind. For those interested in film history, gone with the wind is such a juggernaut of american popular culture it is the highestgrossing movie of all time when adjusted for inflation that is goes beyond film history and becomes one for the history books period. This book, a record bestseller, was her only published work. Earlier in the month i caught a few minutes of gone with the wind, a film i had only seen once before in the 1950s with my parents, when i was about 12 years old or so. How much is an original 1937 copy of gone with the wind. My fiance inherited this bookclub edition of gone with the wind from her family, which always believed the book to be a first edition and the authors signature to. The first edition of gone with the wind by margaret mitchell was published in 1936 by the macmillan company in new york. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell 1964 facsimile copy author margaret mitchell formatbinding hardcover book condition used very good jacket condition very good binding hardcover isbn 10 0025854003 isbn 9780025854000 publisher the macmillan company place of publication ny date published 1964.
Gone with the wind and millions of other books are available for instant access. Pocket radio toy fisher price toys the mulberry bush song. 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. First edition, first printing inscribed and signed by margaret mitchell on the front free endpaper. Answered by a verified expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Collecting gone with the wind by mitchell, margaret first. Two names written in it are carol anderson and floyd. How much is a 1964 gone with the wind book worth answers. Jan 17, 20 the result was gone with the wind, first published in 1936. Gone with the wind book won the pulitzer prize for fiction. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell 9780025853904. Gone with the wind, book by margaret mitchell mass market.
Gone with the wind has been one of my favourite movies for a long time. Autographed copies of the first printing are quite rare. Gone with the wind first book club edition janet leigh, clark gable. Washington confined to her bed in atlanta by a broken ankle and arthritis, her husband gave her a. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. We have over 189,000 titles with over 90,000 posters online and crossreferenced with s of articles on all associated topics, s of poster artists, info on all major countries. Gone with the wind is a sweeping romantic story about the american civil war from the point of view of the confederacy. If you plan on selling this i would list this for sell on the internet where it will have the largest shopping market. Mitchells gone with the wind is one of the great novels of survival, and therein lies much of its appeal. An original copy of this book is worth 5,000,00 to 8,000.
Book abebooks offers millions of new, used, rare and outofprint books, as well as cheap textbooks from thousands of booksellers around the world. This is beyond doubt one of the most remarkable first novels produced by an american writer. 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. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. International collectors library, ny 1936 and 1964 on page edition. An archive of our own, a project of the organization for transformative works. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell 1964 international collectors library author. After identifying a book as a first edition of gone with the wind, there is only one point required to identify it as a first printing. Margaret mitchell gone with the wind 4 if you purchase this book without a cover you should be aware that this book may have been stolen property and reported as uns old and destroyed to the publisher. Buy the mass market paperback book gone with the wind by margaret mitchell at indigo. Discoloration, rubbing, corners have bends and and old price sticker. Pictorial history of gone with the wind a collection of facts and artifacts, memories and memorabilia by gerald and harriet modell gardner. More than 30 million copies have been printed worldwide.
Since its original publication in 1936, gone with the windwinner of the pulitzer prize and one of t. I saw the film in my middle teens and was bought the book when i was 21. This is a beautifully illustrated new book on the old south and the famous movie. Apr 24, 2019 gone with the wind vintage civil war book margaret mitchell cloth. An unforgettable novel by margaret mitchell, an american author of the 20th century, the pulitzer prize winner. This paper was used in an english 1201 intro to film as literature class. I have a fair condition gone with the wind book and would like to know if it has any value. Victor flemings gone with the wind is a movie adaptation of margaret mitchells novel of the same title.
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. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell 1964 international. In such case neither the author nor the publisher has received any payment for this stripped book. You can search for first editions of gone with the wind on, and. First edition points and criteria for gone with the wind. Gone with the wind margaret mitchell 1964 reprint of 1936 first edition book on. Here in this pretty world gallantry took its last bow. With lively characters and an enthralling plot, gone with the wind will quickly become one of your. Actual publication of the 1st edition was delayed to june 30, 1936.
Collecting gone with the wind by mitchell, margaret first edition. Personally hand signed by margaret mitchell on the front free end paper. Novels impact hasnt gone with the wind realclearpolitics. Home cards nonsport nonsport cards modern 1990 1999 1996 duocards duocards gone with the wind. Set against the background of the antebellum south, this novel chronicles the story of one familys destruction by the. How much is an original 1937 copy of gone with the wind worth.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Hundreds of collectible gwtw treasures for the avid collector and many items for those who are just starting to collect. Gone with the wind international collectors library edition. Mitchell, gone with the wind, collector edition 1964 may 21, 2019. The value of gone with the wind published januaryfebruary. Books that say published june, 1936 are second printings. 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. Margaret mitchell the epic tale of scarlett ohara, her life, loves, and ultimate tragedy.
Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell hardcover, 833 pages, published 1964. Watch out for the facsimile edition of gone with the wind, published in 1964. Gone with the wind margaret mitchell first edition signed rare. Gone with the wind book club edition dust jacket cover margaret mitchell paypal. Gone with the wind, by margaret mitchell 1936, published by international. Margaret mitchell only published one complete novel, but it was quite the book gone with the wind earned her the pulitzer prize in 1937 and national book award for 1936. The book has a little wear on the top and bottom but is in good shape.
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. To find the market value for this book, click on the prefilled ebay, abebooks, or biblio links to the right and look for comparable listings that have all of these first edition points. As of 2014, a harris poll found it to be the second favorite book of american readers, just behind the bible. Gone with the wind is a controversial reference point for subsequent writers of the south, both. Vintage 1964 gone with the wind by margaret mitchell book hardcover dust jacket. Gone with the wind was controversial from the moment of its release.
The story focuses around a young woman named scarlett ohara who lives through and faces the many adversities. Use the prefilled links below to find the market value of gone with the wind. These plates depict classic scenes from the movie as well as some of the costumes worn by the films stars. An original hardcover book with facsimile dust jacket. Here was the last ever to be seen of knights and their ladies fair, of master and of slave. Gone with the wind margaret mitchell 1964 reprint of 1936. Jacket is in good condition with some wear in corners, shown in pictures. If you are curious here is a website that tells how to recognize the 1st edition of gone with the wind. Shopping on abebooks is easy, safe and 100% secure search for your book, purchase a copy via our secure checkout and the bookseller ships it straight to you. I have a 1936 gone withe the wind book published in november.
Gone with the wind hardcover book, 1964 book club edition with. Gone with the wind international collectors library. These links will take you directly to search results for 1st edition copies copies for sale on the respective sites. Every character springs to life as you turn each page. The epic romance tale set in and around atlanta, georgia during the american civil war has remained a bestseller, even before the equally popular film starring clark gable. Please feel free to browse and dont forget to bookmark the site. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events.
Gone with the wind is a novel by american writer margaret mitchell, first published in 1936. Both film and book are in my alltime favourite lists. Gone with the wind first edition points and identification. Editions of gone with the wind by margaret mitchell. Gone with the wind 20thcentury american bestsellers university. 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 age it will be. Captivating by the plot, it focuses on the problem of human values in the world of purchase and sale. The most powerful thing about the film is that it moves. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell 1964 facsimile. A superb piece of storytelling, it brings the drama of the civil war and reconstruction vividly to life.
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