The Vegetable: Or, From President To Postman.

Fitzgerald, F. Scott

Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1923

About this Item

First edition of what Fitzgerald called, "undoubtedly the best thing I have ever written." Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "Dear Mr. Swelwynn (sic)- Here's the new version of the play. Sincerely F. Scott Fitzgerald." The recipient, prominent figure in American theatre and film in the first half of the 20th century. An actor, playwright, director and producer on Broadway, he founded a theatrical production company with his brother, Archibald Selwyn, and owned a number of Selwyn Theatres in the United States. He transferred his talents from the stage to motion pictures, and directed a film for which Helen Hayes received the Academy Award for Best Actress. Selwyn co-founded Goldwyn Pictures in 1916. Near fine in the rare original dust jacket with light rubbing and wear. Jacket illustration by John Held, Jr. Housed in a custom clamshell box. An exceptional association. Fitzgeraldâ s original title for this absurdist romantic farce had been Gabrielâ s Trombone. He told editor Max Perkins it was â the best piece of American comedy to date, and undoubtedly the best thing I have ever written.â His next book was The Great Gatsby (Berg, Max Perkins, Editor of Genius, 50). Bruccoli A10.1.a.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Vegetable: Or, From President To Postman.
• Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons, New York
• Publication Date: 1923
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • First Edition