A Farewell to Arms – Ernest Hemingway

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First edition of A Farewell to Arms, published in 1929, one of Ernest Hemingway’s most powerful and enduring novels. Set against the backdrop of World War I, the story follows American ambulance driver Frederic Henry and his passionate but ill-fated love affair with British nurse Catherine Barkley.

Written in Hemingway’s distinctive, understated prose style, the novel explores themes of love, loss, disillusionment, and the brutal realities of war. Its stark realism and emotional depth reflect Hemingway’s own wartime experiences, contributing to its lasting impact as a defining work of 20th-century literature.

First edition copies, published by Charles Scribner’s Sons in 1929, are highly sought after by collectors. Notable issue points may include the original dust jacket (often priced at $2.50), publisher’s seal on the copyright page, and specific textual points distinguishing early printings. Well-preserved examples with original bindings and jackets command significant interest in the rare book market.