Description: Inscribed In The Year Of PublicationSEE AND HEARBy Will H. Hays(1929)Inscribed first printing of this history of cinema and development of talkies by the first chairman of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America, the author of the Hays Code moral censorship guidelines for American movies.Very good plus."The motion picture is the epitome of civilization, and the quintessence of what we mean by 'American.'" This copy of SEE AND HEAR is inscribed to Kansas governor Henry J. Allen, who Will H. Hays remained in correspondence with after the latter's move from politics to the movies. Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America, (1929). 7.5'' x 4.75''. Original black cloth binding, with gilt paper title onlay. Eight full-page photographic plates. 64 pages. Inscribed by Hays to front flyleaf to "Hon. Henry J. Allen," dated Nov 23, 1929. Binding with mild edgewear, tiny scuff to title onlay. Interior bright and clean. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 138 USD
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
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Author: Hays, Will H
Publisher: Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America
Year Printed: 1929
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Signed
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original