Across the River and into the Trees. New York: Scribner's, 1950



8vo (8 1/4 x 5 5/8 in.; 210 x 142 mm). Half-title facing list of prior publications; edges very lightly browned. Publisher's black cloth, gilt-stamped signature of author on upper cover, gold-stamped title on spine; slight color restoration to head and foot of spine. Publisher's pictorial dust-jacket in first state; head and foot of spine chipped, chips at edges of flap folds. In a leatherette drop-box with embossed image reproduced from dustjacket on upper cover.

Hanneman A23a

edges very lightly browned. Publisher's black cloth, gilt-stamped signature of author on upper cover, gold-stamped title on spine; slight color restoration to head and foot of spine. Publisher's pictorial dust-jacket in first state; head and foot of spine chipped, chips at edges of flap folds.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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First American edition, inscribed by the author: "To Maria Altagracia best always from her friend Ernest Hemingway May 1957."