Thank you for viewing. This is Volume 39 of the Kawade Shobo edition of the World Literary Collection, with a Showa era feel: "For Whom the Bell Tolls" (Ernest Hemingway / translated by Yasuo Okubo). This valuable book comes with its original obi (paper band) from the time of the Paramount film adaptation (starring Gary Cooper and Ingrid Bergman). The original price of 390 yen on the obi is a vintage touch that evokes the era. This book is recommended for those who want to enjoy a masterpiece through Yasuo Okubo's excellent translation, as well as for those who love Showa-era retro book designs and movie fans as a collector's item. ----------------------------- ■ Product Information ----------------------------- ・Book Title: World Literary Collection 39 For Whom the Bell Tolls ・Author: Ernest Hemingway ・Translation: Yasuo Okubo ・Publisher: Kawade Shobo ・Published: Mid-Showa era (390 yen edition) ・Binding: Hardcover, no slipcase (or vinyl cover) ----------------------------- ■ Condition of the Product ----------------------------- ・This is an old book from approximately 60 years ago. ・There is some yellowing (discoloration) of the paper due to aging, stains, and deterioration of the vinyl cover. ・The obi features a scene from the movie and is of high value as a historical document. ・There are no problems with reading the text. ※Please consider this item with the understanding that it is a very old vintage item and a used book. ----------------------------- ■ Packaging and Shipping ----------------------------- ・It will be placed in a water-resistant OPP bag and carefully packaged with shock-absorbing materials. ・It will be sent via anonymous delivery (Yu-Yu Mercari Bin or Rakuraku Mercari Bin). If you have no questions, you can purchase it immediately. Thank you very much. #Hemingway #Hemingway #ForWhomTheBellTolls #YasuoOkubo #KawadeShobo #WorldLiteraryCollection #Literature #ForeignLiterature #Novel #ShowaRetro #VintageBook #UsedBook #Antique #GaryCooper #IngridBergman #Movie #Cinema