1949 Death Be Not Proud - John Gunther - Early Edition

Description: Death Be Not Proud: A Memoir by John Gunther, New York: Harper & Brothers, 1949, early edition (NOT first), inscribed by author, no dj, 261 pp, 8.25 x 5.75". In good condition. Green cloth covers scuffed at edges and worn at corners. Small instances of soiling to front board. Cloth spine heavily toned from sun exposure. Gilt lettering on spine rubbed - title illegible. Head and tail of spine collapsed. Author inscription found on front end-page - signed and dated. Small instances of age stains to top of title page - does not impede text. Copyright page includes "D-Y" (early edition). Frontispiece and text-block are clean - no known marginalia. Binding tight and intact. Please see photos. John Gunther (1901-1970) was a best selling American novelist of the twentieth century. In a break from his normal best-selling content, "Death Be Not Proud" is a memoir about the death of Gunther's son, Johnny, to a brain tumor. The book is arranged into two parts: Part one depicting the diagnosis and treatment of Johnny, and Part two containing additional letters and diary entries of Johnny, as well as an essay from his mother, Frances Gunther. The book was almost not published because the publishers, Harper and Brothers, believed no one would buy it, and that it would in bad taste to profit off of a story about loss. They finally agreed to publish the book on the condition that all proceeds would benefit cancer research. The book sold rapidly, was translated into multiple languages, and changed the rules about what should be discussed in the public sphere. "Death Be Not Proud" is a national treasure, and this early edition is a unique piece. RAREA1949ABDK09/23-HK685

Price: 100 USD

Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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