Lust For Life a Novel About Van Gogh de Irving Stone - 1937

This is the leather-bound luxury edition of Lust for Life, a novel about Vincent Van Gogh first published in 1934. It was written by the American author Irving Stone (1903-1989) and was his first book. It is based on the letters between Vincent and his brother Theo. It includes origin stories for many of Van Gogh's most famous paintings, and discusses his difficult life and success. The novel became an Oscar-winning film starring Kirk Douglas.
This copy was printed in 1937 by the Heritage Press. It is bound in red leather with gold on the cover and spine. 400 pages, including illustrations. Bound-in silk bookmark.
This book has clearly never been read, or even opened. As you can see, it is missing a tiny piece of leather at the bottom of the spine. Other than that, it is in pristine condition.

New York: The Heritage Reprints, 1954, 1954, 1953. First Edition, Fourth Printing, Fifth Printing, and Sixth Printing. Hardcover. Octavo, three volumes; G+; in G- blue paper slipcase; full bindings of printed paper; spines blue with tanned white lettering; wear and scuffing to dust jackets; small chips missing from head and tails of dust jacket spines; prices uncut "$3.95" on all; tanning to spines; upper edges stained yellow; all vols. contain black and white, and full color illustrations; pages clean; Oversized order. Additional shipping and handling may be necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy international shipping unavailable due to size/weight restriction(s). Contact seller if you have any questions. This book is part of the overstocked 15's, kept in Room X, atop one of the bookcases. 1338127. FP New Rockville Stock.

Heritage Press, 1939. Hardcover. Very Good. Three volumes 8vo in pictorial boards, all in dustjackets, in the publisher's slipcase. The books and jackets are Very Good or better except for the clumsily removed bookplate on the front pastedown of Van Gogh. There is very light rubbing, and no creases or chipping. The slipcase has a bit of rubbing at the corners and seveeral very small chips at the foredges.

New York. 1954. Reprint. Hardcover. Very Good+ in a Very Good+ dust jacket. Chips and tears to heel. Edge wear. Good slipcase. Scuffing and toning to slipcase. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .