Book #14801

Journals: 1939-1983 - 1st Edition/1st Printing

Stephen Spender, John Goldsmith
Book #14801 Journals: 1939-1983 - 1st Edition/1st Printing. Stephen Spender, John Goldsmith.
Journals: 1939-1983 - 1st Edition/1st Printing

Binding: Full-Leather
Book Condition: Fine
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Publisher: Franklin Center, PA: Franklin Library, 1985.

A special Limited edition first edition/first printing preceding the trade edition in unread Fine condition, SIGNED by poet and essayist Stephen Spender.

Stephen Spender experienced many of the pivotal events of the 20th Century from the Spanish Civil War to pre-Hitler Germany to being an official of British Occupation Forces after Hitler's defeat. Through his Journals we get a close up glimpse of what he learned. His poetry, novels and essays are concentrated on themes of social injustice and the class struggle.

This outstanding book is bound in genuine leather with raised bands and features gilded sewn-in pages with a satin marker. Simply superb quality; Franklin Library at its best; 8vo; [ii], 510, [2] pages; Signed by Author.

Price: $60.00

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