Taps at Reveille by F. Scott Fitzgerald
First Edition, Second State
Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, 1935

This is a first edition, second state of Taps at Reveille, the last collection of short stories published during Fitzgerald’s lifetime. The book features eighteen stories, including classics such as Babylon Revisited, The Last of the Belles, and the Basil Duke Lee stories.

The original dust jacket is present, featuring the striking illustrated design by Doris Spiegel in red, black, and beige. The dust jacket shows edge wear, chipping, and some loss, particularly along the spine and edges. The $2.50 price is intact on the front flap.

The book itself is bound in dark blue cloth with gilt lettering on the spine. The binding is solid, and the text block is intact, showing age toning to the pages.

Condition Notes:

A wormhole extends from page 317 to 363.
Moderate edge wear to the dust jacket, with some chipping and small losses.
Pages are toned but clean, with no major writing or marks.
The book retains its original dust jacket, a sought-after feature for collectors.
An excellent collector’s copy of one of Fitzgerald’s major works, retaining its original dust jacket despite noted wear.