This is a rare and valuable first edition of "The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway, published by Charles Scribner's Sons in 1952. The hardcover binding is intact and the book has a dust jacket. The literature and fiction subject of this book is perfect for collectors and enthusiasts alike. The book is in its original form and was printed in the United States. This item is a must-have for any Hemingway or literature enthusiast.