{"product_id":"all-quiet-on-the-western-front-erich-maria-remarque-1929-putnam-early-uk-edition","title":"All Quiet on the Western Front Erich Maria Remarque 1929 Putnam Early UK Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eKey Details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTitle: All Quiet on the Western Front\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Erich Maria Remarque\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTranslator: A. W. Wheen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublisher: G. P. Putnam’s Sons, London\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYear: 1929\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEdition: Early UK printing – September 1929\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover \/ cloth boards\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePages: 320\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenre: First World War \/ Classic Literature \/ Historical Fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinted By: Unwin Brothers Limited, London and Woking\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal German Title: Im Westen Nichts Neues\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinting History: The copyright page records the first English publication in March 1929, followed by numerous rapid reprints through April, May, June, July and August, with this printing identified as the September 1929 reprint, “Completing 260,000.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMini Story or Hook\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the defining novels of the First World War, All Quiet on the Western Front follows young German soldier Paul Bäumer and his comrades through the brutal reality of life on the Western Front.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst published in Germany in January 1929, Remarque’s novel became an extraordinary international success almost immediately. This G. P. Putnam’s Sons copy dates from that remarkable first year of publication, with the printing history recording the phenomenal demand for the English edition — 260,000 copies by September 1929.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn evocative period copy of one of the most important anti-war novels of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition: Fair to Good – please see detailed notes and photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an original 1929 hardcover showing genuine age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Original beige\/tan cloth boards with black lettering to the front and spine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Cloth remains presentable but shows age-related marking, soiling and general wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Wear and some fraying evident around the corners and spine ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* No dust jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Noticeable foxing throughout, particularly to the preliminary and final pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Page edges are toned and spotted with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Front internal hinge shows wear\/separation and should be handled with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Evidence of a former label or similar removal to the front pastedown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Title page remains present and clearly identifies G. 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Putnam’s Sons, London.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Copyright page records this as a September 1929 reprint, completing a total English printing of 260,000 copies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Complete through to page 320 based on inspection of the photographed final page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Despite its faults, the book remains an attractive and historically interesting first-year copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe condition has been reflected in the asking price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📸 The photos form part of the description – please examine them closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePostage \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📦 All items are carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure they arrive safely at their new forever home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombined postage available – contact us before purchasing for a revised invoice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternational shipping available on request – please message for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed to Know More?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave questions or need more photos? 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