1st, signed by author, Journals 1939 - 1983 by Stephen Spender, Franklin Library

Description: Journals 1939 - 1983 by Stephen Spender (signed) Frontispiece by Christine Bunn edited by John Goldsmith Franklin Library First Edition Description: Leatherbound hardback book published by Franklin Library in 1985. Bound in top grade red leather with 22kt gold lettering and cover artwork. Hubbed spine, acid neutral paper with page edges gilded, marbled endpapers, and a satin ribbon book mark sewn in. 'Dear Collector' letter from the publisher describing the book laid in. Issued by Franklin Library signed by the author on a special signature page without inscription or personalization. Issued by Franklin Library to subscribers of the Signed First Edition Society. Synopsis: A central figure in the political and cultural life of our time for over fifty years, Sir Stephen Spender has witnessed and participated in some of this century's most significant events and has known many of its most interesting and gifted individuals. Having kept journals intermittently for most of this time, Spender has recorded his vivid observations and reflections on the scenes he has witnessed, portrayed his friends and acquaintances--including W.H. Auden, T.S. Eliot, Christopher Isherwood, Igor Stravinsky, Francis Bacon, David Hockney, and many others--and set down his ideas, hopes, aims, and regrets. This first paperback edition of Stephen Spender's journals makes for constantly entertaining and illuminating reading. One comes away from this fascinating inside look at one man's extraordinary life full of admiration for his vitality, his enduring interest in others, and his remarkable honesty about himself. Condition: Binding - near fine, a little gold missing from the thin lines at the bottom of the front cover, otherwise like new. Dust jacket - none, as issued. Our Business Policies: Use the Contact Seller link near the top of this listing to see our FAQs, which should answer most questions about our business and listing policies. We have moved the extensive text we used to have here to those FAQs. Shipping and Packing: General Information: We always ship in sturdy new boxes with premium heavy duty packing tape, bubblewrap and filler to keep the item(s) away from the sides of the box. The pictures below show the boxes that we use for shipping. A Note On Customs: When customs forms are required for a shipment, we fill them out honestly, stating that the contents are merchandise and giving the price you paid for the item (not including the shipping) as the value. Please do not ask us to do otherwise. Take any customs duty that you will have to pay into consideration before making your purchase. Please note that many countries have restrictions on the import of certain goods and sometimes on the maximum value that can be shipped to the country by various shipping methods. Priority Mail International insurance cannot be purchased for all countries and some limit the amount of insurance that can be purchased (default indemnity coverage seems to apply to all countries). Details on shipping conditions by country can be found on the United States Post Office web site.

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