So Help Me [1 of 25 Ltd Ed]

George Jessel

Verlag: Random House, New York, 1943

Beschreibung

"This is one of 25 sets of specially bound advance galleys." presumably JESSEL'S PERSONAL COPY of his autobiography. Inscriptions with signings are dated March 3, 1954. Both Jerry Berns and Paul Kreindler were hosts/owners of the elite 21 Club at the time of these signatures. That the owners of a place catering to the wealthy and famous address him so warmly is indicative of his personal popularity at the time. George Jessel (1898-1981) was a performer and producer through more than half of the 20th century, from Vaudeville to movies. This was the first of three memoirs he published about his life. In the forward, William Saroyan writes: "Jessel is a great story-teller, not a great writer, but, occasionally, the energy and eagerness and loneliness of the man come through with a power that is both rare and touching." Condition details: Binding is secure. This printing is unique, in that it opens from the bottom, is printed on only one side of the thin fragile paper. Title page has 3 signatures addressed to George. Red boards have some dirt, staining and minimal edgewear. Spine appears roughly used, and ends are crushed with some fraying. Missing ffep. Inside pages are free of writing and underlining. Interior is gently tanned. Side of signed title page has been repaired with clear tape, as edges were wearing. First 6 pages have some roughly worn spots in lower margin. Very light old book scent released upon thumbing. Book may exhibit additional minor signs of age or wear. Unpaginated. 6.25 x 11.75 inches. Postage for oversized and international shipping will be calculated by size and weight. AbeBooks shipping quotes are ESTIMATES only. If actual shipping cost is less than the AbeBooks estimate, it is our practice to REFUND the difference to the buyer. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 007105

Bibliografische Details

Titel: So Help Me [1 of 25 Ltd Ed]

Verlag: Random House, New York

Erscheinungsdatum: 1943

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Very Good-

Auflage: Special Edition