Johnny Got His Gun

Own a very important piece of American History with this RARE 1st/1st Edition of Dalton Trumbo's Johnny Got His Gun- True First Edition First Printing - 1939 Lippincott Hardcover - Missing Jacket Overview This was no ordinary war. This was a war to make the world safe for democracy. And if democracy was made safe, then nothing else mattered—not the millions of dead bodies, nor the thousands of ruined lives...This is no ordinary novel. This is a novel that never takes the easy way out: it is shocking, violent, terrifying, horrible, uncompromising, brutal, remorseless and gruesome...but so is war. This work continues to rivet readers with its story of an American youth who survives World War I as an armless, legless, and faceless basket case with his mind intact. Condition 309 pages. This is a used book in very good condition. Missing jacket. Cover is bright and clean. Spine is straight and tight, image shown may make spine look crooked but I assure you that it is only the agle. Text is clean and clear. This book is very old and there is general wear from handling as shown in the images. No true damage. No pen or pencil writing within the pages. Strong binding. A very solid, very nice copy of this book in very good condition. Historical Notes Won one of the early National Book Awards Most Original Book of 1939. Anti-War novel written in 1938. It was well reviewed and won an American Booksellers Award in 1940. Please read description and look at photos before buying The pictures are of the exact book you will be receiving. Sales final. If you would like more pictures please do not hesitate to ask and I'll get those for you right away. Item shipped properly with proper wrapping. Domestic shipping is free. If you would prefer a specific shipping service, please let me know and I will accommodate your request. Yes we ship international as well.