1936 book club edition of gone with the wind

Often, book club editions will have an string of numbers on the last page of the book near the margin, running vertically, just before the endpaper. In the later printings gone with the wind is at the first book listed in the left. 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. 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 and vivian leigh was made in 1939. Gone with the wind 1936 mcmxxxvi book club edition with. Gone with the wind margaret mitchell 1936 book club. Book club editions are books produced specifically for bookofthemonth clubs or similar services. The pages are clean with no writing, marks or bookplates in the book. This statement in a book club book does not add value. A bibliographical key to gone with the wind bookthink. An original first edition of gone with the wind may 1936, will bring a great price to the avid collector of first editions. An anniversary edition of margaret mitchells timeless classic. A fabulous copy of this true first edition published may 1936. Gone with the wind 1936 reprint without dj unknown binding january 1, 1936.

First edition points to identify gone with the wind by margaret mitchell. May 27, 20 one, for the purposes of buying and selling this book, there were effectively no book club editions of gwtw issued in 1936, and it was not until the early 1950s that a very conspicuous bce was issued with a roman numeral date, a doublecolumn text format, and a different binding, this despite the fact that huge numbers of book club. Fine hardcover 1936 1st edition quintessential rare books, llc. That means that there are literally millions of copies of the book that can technically be referred to as first editions. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell, paperback. The story is set in clayton county and atlanta, both in georgia, during the american civil war and reconstruction era. Vintage 1st edition book club of margaret mitchells, gone with the wind, published by macmillan in 1936. How to identify first editions of gone with the wind. The page must state published may, 1936 with no other printing statements. About gone with the wind is a 1936 american novel by margaret mitchell set in the old south american civil war and reconstruction. Books that state on the page published june, 1936 are second printings. Book club editions also may have four or five numbers printed in a contrasting box on the back of the book. The book is bound in the original publishers grey cloth and is in excellent condition. Unfortunately, book clubs frequently do not remove edition indicators from the plates before the book goes to print.

A fabulous copy of this true first edition published may. Picture of the 1936 first edition dust jacket for gone with the wind. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell first edition points. 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. Then and now, i found it one of the great experiences of a young life. Jan 22, 2020 check the dust jacket to see if your book is a book club edition. World war ii began in september 1939, after hitlers invasion of poland. The bomc did issue a laidin bookofthemonth club news in 1936, and if one was encountered in a copy, it would be at least somewhat persuasive that one had a book club edition, perhaps more persuasive yet if there was evidence, via offsetting, that this literature had.

Gone with the wind book club edition 1936 value february 6, 2020. I have a book club edition of s gone with the wind. In the next printings gone with the wind was moved to the very top of the left column. May 1936 copies are rare, and with a dust jacket, wow. I know it doesnt have the value of a first edition by any means, but is it worth anything. The binding is tight, with no cocking or leaning and the boards are crisp with minor wear. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell, paperback barnes. Gone with the wind margaret mitchell book club edition.

The book was first published by macmillan in may 1936, and a firstedition, first printing of this work in great condition, with its original book jacket and authentically signed by the author can. Gone with the wind published margaret mitchells gone with the wind, one of the bestselling novels of all time and the basis for a blockbuster 1939 movie, is published on this day in 1936. Gone with the wind by mitchell, margaret and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Published for all the hoopla surrounding its 75th anniversaryagain featuring its original jacket art. Information on buying and collecting gone with the wind by mitchell. Picture of the first edition macmillan boards for gone with the wind. Book club editions for the most part see the end of this writeup for the exceptions are not of collectible value and cause a lot of confusion for many book collectors. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell macmillan, ny 1936 first american book club edition signed by mitchell on front endpaper bluegreen boards with some wear at extremities, some splitting at front board, some minor spots on spine.

First edition gone with the wind 1936 book club mcmxxxvi ed. Minor wear on book jacketplease see pictures for best view of current condition. Collecting gone with the wind by mitchell, margaret. The other major book club group is the bookofthemonth club. Classis gone with the wind 1936 first book club edition margaret mitchell. Margaret mitchell gone with the wind signed first edition. First printing, with published may 1936 on the page and no mention of other printings. Nov 22, 2019 gone with the wind book 1936 value november 22, 2019 may 1936 original dust jacket first edition points to identify gone gone with the wind signed first edition wind letters by margaret mitc mitc gone with the wind 1936. If it has the date in roman numerals it is a book club edition. Unfollow gone with the wind 1936 first edition to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Gone with the wind american classic 1936 originally published on june 30, 1936 this is the book club edition also printed 1936 spine, pages and hardback book cover are inexcellent condition.

Gone with the wind 1936 mcmxxxvi book club edition with dust. Collecting gone with the wind by mitchell, margaret first edition. Gone with the wind is one of those rare books that we never forget. 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. First edition points to identify gone with the wind by margaret gone with the wind first edition may 1936 original dust jacket first edition points to identify gone with the wind by margaret gone with the wind mgm 1939 belgian poster 23 x 33 lot. Gone with the wind book 1936 value image collections book. On the back of the jacket gone with the wind is in the right column. The book won the pulitzer prize in 1937 and the 1939 film version went on to win eight academy awards. Gone with the wind 1936 book 1st edition by margaret mitchell jacket mcm. First published in the spring of 1936, margaret mitchells gone with the wind was an instant success. Includes pictures to help collectors identify the original book. A bestsellers odyssey from atlanta to hollywood tells the story of both gone with the wind and its author margaret mitchell.

Collecting gone with the wind by mitchell, margaret first. A book club edition was printed and released at the same time as the first and. Gone with the wind by mitchell, first edition, macmillan. Mitchell gone with the wind 19361936 first edition abebooks. The publication, though, was pushed back a month and was released june 30th 1936. There is some slight natural wear to the covers edges, but the book as a whole is remarkably preserved. Margaret mitchells gone with the wind letters, 19361949 by margaret mitchell. Gone with the wind 1st book club edition margaret mitchell. I have a gone with the wind hardcover that has a date of 1936 and has 1037. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell, hardcover abebooks. On april 15, 1936 the club, having decided it wanted gwtw for a summer selection. First edition points to identify gone with the wind by.

Check the dust jacket to see if your book is a book club edition. How much is an original gone with the wind hardcover copy. The windies are ardent gone with the wind fans who follow all the latest news and events surrounding the book and film. In most cases, books released through bookofthemonth club bomc are much nicer than book club editions bce released by the doubleday book clubs. First edition bce mcmxxxvi 1936 gone with the wind by margaret mitchell. Actual publication of the 1st edition was delayed to june 30, 1936.

Gone with the windamerican classic1936 originally published on june 30, 1936 this is the book club edition also printed 1936 spine, pages and hardback book cover are inexcellent condition. An enigma of her contemporaries, people for years have wondered how the novel came into being and how it cached on so hotly, as well as what was the intent of the author during the. Gone with the wind has endured as a story for all our times. Widely considered the great american novel, and often remembered for its epic film version, gone with the wind explores. Margaret mitchells novel gone with the wind was first published in 1936. Picture of the back dust jacket flap for 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. Gone with the wind by margaret mitchell 1936 book club edition the dust jacket has some very minor small tears on the front and a small water mark stain on the back. The color of an original first is what i would call a dirty brown without the dust jacket. It depicts the struggles of young scarlett ohara, the spoiled daughter of a welltodo plantation owner, who must use every means at her disposal to claw her way out of poverty. Since its original publication in 1936, gone with the windwinner of the pulitzer prize and one of the bestselling novels of all timehas been heralded by readers everywhere as the great american novel. What is the value of 1936 first edition book club edition of. Paused youre listening to a sample of the audible audio edition. The novel won the 1937 pulitzer prize and was adapted into an academy awardwinning 1939 film of the same name.

Additionally, there are millions of book club editions in print. On the first printing dust jacket, gone with the wind is listed second down in the right column. Identifying book club edition books a guide to identify. Gone with the wind, first published in 1936, is a romance novel written by margaret mitchell, who. What is the value of the book 1936 gone with the wind. The original publication of gone with the wind by margaret michell was originally going to be may 1936. Gone with the wind first edition margaret mitchell rare.

Books that say published june, 1936 are second printings. The first edition of gone with the wind has been reprinted over 100 times since it was first published. First two volume edition of the classic novel, issued december 1, in appreciation of margaret mitchells magnificent work in commemorating the life and times of the old south. According to rare book site biblio, a book club edition was printed and released at the same time as the first and second printings, which causes confusion for new collectors, but they remain one of the few. Inside the dust jacket, instead of a price, it will either read book club edition or have a 5digit code for identification. The book is in very good condition and the text is clean and not marked. Gone with the wind first edition points and identification modern. With original signature, margaret mitchell gone with the. Editions of gone with the wind by margaret mitchell. Gone with the wind 1st book club edition margaret mitchell 1936 hc f air condition, has writing on inside cover. Vintage gone with the wind hardcover book 1938 markalino. 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.

Nov 27, 2011 i have a book club edition of s gone with the wind. By some chance i was able to read gone with the wind early on. What is the value of 1936 first edition book club edition. Gone with the wind is a novel by american writer margaret mitchell, first published in 1936. Original grey cloth, including original dust jacket with macmillan spring novels printed across the top back panel and gone with the wind title printed in the second column. To commemorate the 75th anniversary 2011 of the publication of gone with the wind in 1936, scribner published a paperback edition featuring the book s original jacket art.