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ERNEST HEMINGWAY * JSA * Autograph Book Signed from His Personal Library * Cuba
$35,000.00
Guaranteed Authentic
Legendary author and outdoorsman ERNEST HEMINGWAY's personally owned and used copy of "Hemingway" FROM HIS PERSONAL LIBRARY at Finca Vigia in San Francisco de Paula, Cuba!
Hemingway has initialed the book: "EH / FINCA VIGIA / SAN FRANCISCO DE PAULA / (Prod Habana) / CUBA". Inside, he has cryptically inscribed, "To my good / friend San Juan / Apostale Santo / y Martire / de tu amigo / Ernesto Hemingway"
Hemingway's personal copy of "The Viking Portable Library: HEMINGWAY" featuring "The Sun Also Rises" (the complete novel); Complete long passages from each of his other masterworks, "A Farewell To Arms", "To Have and Have Not", "For Whom The Bell Tolls"; "In Our Time" (the complete novel); All the short stories Hemingway has named as his own favorites; And the final chapter from "Death In The Afternoon".
A similarly signed copy of this book recently appeared at the NY International Antiquarian Book Fair for a staggering $45k, as shown; However, that book also had significant condition issues, nor was it from Hemingway's personal library.
Book measures appx 4.25" x 6.75". Finca Vigia letterhead notes are shown for illustration only and ARE NOT included in the sale of the book.
Sale includes accompanying original LOA from the highly-respected JAMES SPENCE AUTHENTICATION (JSA) who have thoroughly examined the document and certify its authenticity. UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED GENUINE.
Authentic Hemingway documents are relatively rare, but his personal belongings are exceptionally scarce and seldom come to market. Don't miss your chance to add this investment-quality addition to your collection.
Own a remarkable, original piece of literary history! The perfect gift for the author, autograph enthusiast, or literary buff.
Sold as is, as shown.