Great Gatsby First Edition At Sotheby’s New York
On 11 June 2013 the Books and Manuscripts sale at Sotheby’s New York will include a particularly important First edition of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald which once belonged to the critic and author Malcolm Cowley. Although the sales at the time were disappointing in comparison to the author’s first bestsellers, The Great Gatsby became Fitzgerald’s masterpiece. The book is now almost universally recognized as standing among the great achievements of 20th century American literature with the tragic story of Jay Gatsby, and more broadly, the American dream, resonating with readers for generations. This important association copy is estimated to fetch $100/150,000.
In addition to the importance of the work, the dust-jacket for Gatsby has also achieved iconic status, not only for the image but for the difficulty in obtaining an example in good condition. This copy of The Great Gatsby once belonged to the critic and author Malcolm Cowley who became one of the most influential figures of American letters who became known for championing generations of authors. In this copy Cowley has transcribed over 100 notes and comments made by Fitzgerald in his personal copy which is now in the collection of Princeton University.
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