Actual publication of the 1st edition was delayed to june 30, 1936. Theres a reason for this books enduring popularity. There is some slight natural wear to the covers edges, but the book as a whole is remarkably preserved. What is the value of a 1938 edition of gone with the wind book. The definitive illustrated history of the book, the movie and the legend. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. First edition points to identify gone with the wind by margaret mitchell. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the american civil war, margaret mitchells magnificent historical epic is an unforgettable tale of love and loss, of a nation mortally divided and a people forever changed. Gone with the wind first edition margaret mitchell rare. This is an original hardcover book of margaret mitchells classic gone with the wind by the macmillan company, circa 1938. What is the value of a 1938 edition of gone with the wind. Amazing copies of this book have shown up, esp related to the. First edition points and criteria for gone with the wind.
An original copy of this book is worth 5,000,00 to 8,000. I cannot deny that the book is a monument of language. Gone with the wind first edition points and identification. Margaret mitchell gone with the wind 1938 edition jul 27.
Though not without some very minor issues, the visuals of wind looked radically superior to anything wed expect from the 65yearold movie. October 1938 gone with the wind hardback book mitchell macmillian co. 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. What is the value of the book 1938 gone with the wind answers. First holiday edition 1939 great britain gone with the wind margaret mitchell. Even though it is 1,037 pages long, readers all over the world snatched up the book. Hurricane of 1938 the wind that shook the world the hurricane of 1938 was the worst natural disaster in american history, greater than even the chicago fire or san francisco earthquake. Collecting gone with the wind by mitchell, margaret. Editions of gone with the wind by margaret mitchell. Published in 1936, gone with the wind caused a sensation in atlanta and went on to sell millions of copies in the united states and throughout the.
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. Set in the american south against the backdrop of the american civil war and the reconstruction era, the film tells the story of scarlett ohara, the strongwilled. First edition points to identify gone with the wind by. First printing, with published may 1936 on the page and no mention of other printings. Hurricane of 1938 the wind that shook the world new. A fabulous copy of this true first edition published may. Gone with the wind original 1938 first edition book by margaret. Gone with the wind by mitchell, margaret and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now. Clark gable, vivien leigh and castsigned gone with the wind. Collecting gone with the wind by mitchell, margaret first. Nov 30, 2015 gone with the wind original 1938 first edition book by margaret mitche. Books that say published june, 1936 and have no other printing statements are second printings. Vintage gone with the wind hardcover book 1938 markalino. Information on buying and collecting gone with the wind by mitchell, margaret.
The definitive illustrated history of the book, the movie, and the legend herb bridges, terryl c. It went on to at least 100 more printings and is one of the bestsellers of all time. Jun 08, 2009 how much is an original 1937 copy of gone with the wind worth. Is the book deserving of all of its accolades, or should it be treated as something more on par with a racist manifesto. What is the value of 1938 edition of gone with the wind book. Gone with the wind first edition collectible books for. The binding is tight, with no cocking or leaning and the boards are crisp with minor wear. Make offer 1938 gone with the wind book by margaret mitchell. These links will take you directly to search results for 1st edition copies copies for sale on the respective sites. Are you trying to find 1938 indian model 438 values. What is the value of the book 1936 gone with the wind. 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. Clark gable, vivien leigh and castsigned gone with the.
Gone with the wind has endured as a story for all our times. Gone with the wind is a masterpiece of american literature, and highly recommended to readers of civil war fiction or those who enjoy historical drama. It doesnt have a dust jacket, but the cover is more elaborate with embossed leather corners and the spine is leather with raised bands. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell, hardcover abebooks. You can search for first editions of gone with the wind on, and. For a skinner rare book were looking for books that have a higher minimum auction value, so this book wouldnt be appropriate for auction, but it is a really nice book nonetheless. I have wondered what the value of this book would be any ideas. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. Margaret mitchells gone with the wind letters, 19361949 by margaret mitchell. The outside of the book is a little bit worn but in good shape. The value of gone with the wind published januaryfebruary. 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. Belle of the ball was vivien leigh, who nearly everybody.
Check out leila dunbars antiques roadshow appraisal of this 1936 first edition. While its undeniably a long book, its swift pacing, powerful characters. Gone with the wind by mitchell, first edition, macmillan. Third edition gone with the wind antiques roadshow pbs. Gone with the wind 1939 is often considered the most beloved, enduring and popular film of all time. If you plan on selling this i would list this for sell on the internet where it will have the largest shopping market. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell identifying first edition points of issue. What is the value of the book 1938 gone with the wind. Collecting gone with the wind by mitchell, margaret first edition. How much is an original 1937 copy of gone with the wind. Highest point in the high jinks was a gone with the wind costume ball night before the premiere, attended by 6,000 celebrants, movie stars and executives galore, governors of five former confederate states. Auction values tend to be at about 50% of moderate retail, so it is a book with value.
Gone with the wind appears in an aspect ratio of 1. More than 30 million copies have been printed worldwide. 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. The definitive illustrated history of the book, the movie, and the legend. Remember that the dust jacket is an important part of any book, and so books without their original dust jackets typically have less value. It won the pulitzer prize for fiction the next year. 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. 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. The book is bound in the original publishers grey cloth and is in excellent condition. As of 2014, a harris poll found it to be the second favorite book of american readers, just behind the bible. Margaret mitchell gone with the wind 1938 edition gone with the wind by margaret mitchell, grey cloth bound hardcover.
I have a gone with the wind book from printing of december 1936. Gone with the wind is a novel by american writer margaret mitchell, first published in 1936. The historical background in the chief virtue of the book, and it is the story of the times rather than the unconvincing and somewhat absurd plot that gives miss mitchells work whatever importance may be attached to it. Gone with the wind by mitchell, holiday edition abebooks. On 10 december 1938 leigh walked onto the set the night the burning of atlanta scene. If it is signed its worth more, and depending on condition. First editionfebruary 1938 printing, new york macmillan company. The first edition of gone with the wind by margaret mitchell was published in 1936 by the macmillan company in new york. Aug 16, 2016 i cannot deny that the book is a monument of language. Fair condition, binding is slightly damaged but intact.
Answered by a verified expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. It has no markings inside and the dust cover is gone. Use the prefilled links below to find the market value of gone with the wind. First edition front cover first edition back cover. The book is in very good condition and the text is clean and not marked. How much is an original 1937 copy of gone with the wind worth. I just found at an estate sale a 1938 macmillan edition with dustcover that looks. The definitive illustrated history of the book, the movie and the legend bridges, herb, boodman, terryl c. Selznick of selznick international pictures and directed by victor fleming.
Gone with the wind is a controversial reference point for subsequent writers of the south, both. First of all, as far as im concerned there is no way to read this book straight from the beginning to the end. Sidney howards script was derived from margaret mitchells first and only published, bestselling civil war and reconstruction period novel of 1,037 pages that first appeared in. Mitchell received the pulitzer prize for fiction for the book in 1937. The pages are clean with no writing, marks or bookplates in the book. Much like the united states itself, gone with the wind simultaneously offers things to detest and to love about it. Gone with the wind book won the pulitzer prize for fiction. I recently acquired a gone with the wind book, and i believe it is the 3rd printing published june 1936, reprinted june 1936. Gone with the wind margaret mitchell first edition signed rare. Vintage gone with the wind milk gllass hurricane lamp.
First edition, first printing inscribed and signed by margaret mitchell on the front free endpaper. Gone with the wind is a 1939 american epic historical romance film adapted from the 1936 novel by margaret mitchell. The hagerty motorcycle valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1938 indian model 438 and assess the current state of the classic motorcycle market. Gone with the wind 1st2nd film pulitzer prize june 1936 by mitchell, margaret and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. For a skinner rare book were looking for books that have a higher minimum auction value, so this book wouldnt be appropriate for auction, but it is a. Gone with the wind 10th printing fine copy uk edition published in 1937. Though not without some very minor issues, the visuals of wind looked radically superior to. With lively characters and an enthralling plot, gone with the wind will quickly become one of your. Vintage gone with the wind hardcover book 1938 artfire.