Under My Elm: Country Discoveries and Reflections

Langue : anglais

Edité par Doubleday, Doran and Company, Inc., New York, 1942

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UNDER MY ELM: COUNTRY DISCOVERIES AND REFLECTIONS — David Grayson (Ray Stannard Baker). Illustrated by David Hendrickson. Doubleday, Doran and Company, Garden City, New York, 1942. Hardcover with original illustrated dust jacket. An appealing 1942 edition of David Grayson's reflections on American country life, nature, friendship, and the rewards of simple living. Written under the pseudonym of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ray Stannard Baker, this work combines observations of the natural world with thoughtful reflections on everyday life. Illustrated throughout with charming black-and-white drawings by David Hendrickson, including scenes titled "A Fellowship of Curiosity" and "Life on the Land." SPECIAL HISTORICAL FEATURE — ORIGINAL WORLD WAR II DUST JACKET The original dust jacket features a distinctive wartime statement by David Grayson titled "The Blessed Privilege of Playing Our Part." This patriotic message discusses America's participation in World War II, referring to Secretary of State Cordell Hull, wartime sacrifice, defense bonds, rationing, and the responsibility of ordinary Americans to support the war effort. The statement concludes with a printed facsimile of David Grayson's signature and bears the code "4-42," consistent with the book's 1942 publication period. IMPORTANT: The signature is reproduced as part of the original dust jacket printing and is NOT a personally handwritten autograph. The jacket retains its attractive blue front-cover illustration depicting a large elm tree in a peaceful American landscape. CONDITION: Very Good Minus hardcover in Good Minus original dust jacket. Original turquoise cloth binding with tan spine title label. Boards remain attractive, with light rubbing and minor handling wear. Spine shows a small area of surface abrasion. Binding appears sound. Interior pages show age-related toning and occasional light spotting. An early handwritten ownership inscription, apparently dated February 17, 1943, appears on an interior page. Original illustrated dust jacket shows substantial age-related fading and discoloration to the spine, rubbing, small tears, edge wear, and minor losses at the extremities. Front illustration remains colorful and attractive. Rear panel retains the complete wartime statement and facsimile signature. Please examine the accompanying photographs for additional condition details. A collectible example of American nature writing with its original wartime dust jacket, offering an interesting connection between rural American philosophy and the national experience of World War II. Publication year: 1942. First-printing status has not been independently established.…

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Détails bibliographiques

Titre
Under My Elm: Country Discoveries and Reflections
Auteur
David Grayson (Ray Stannard Baker)
Éditeur
Doubleday, Doran and Company, Inc., New York
Année de publication
1942
État de l'article
Assez bon
Jaquette
Satisfaisant
Reliure
Couverture rigide
Langue
anglais
Illustrateur
David Hendrickson
Édition
Édition illustrée

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