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T. S. Eliot. The Family Reunion. London: Faber and Faber Limited, [1939]....
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A wonderful association copy, inscribed to Stephen Spender, whom Eliot helped publish
T. S. Eliot. The Family Reunion. London: Faber and
Faber Limited, [1939].8vo. Publisher's gray cloth, spine stamped in red. Original color printed dust jacket. Green cloth folding case.
FIRST EDITION. PRESENTATION COPY, INSCRIBED BY ELIOT TO FELLOW-POET STEPHEN SPENDER on the front free endpaper: "To Stephen Spender / from his friend / T. S. Eliot."
Stephen Spender (1909-1995) was a renowned poet, critic, and friend of T. S. Eliot. Eliot, who worked for the publishing house Faber & Faber for forty years, was responsible for publishing many important English poets, among them Spender. In response to a request for a copy of The Family Reunion, in a letter to Spender dated 24 January 1939, Eliot assured Spender, "You shall certainly have a copy of the play as soon as one is available..." The present copy of the play is undoubtedly the copy to which Eliot refers.
Condition: Cloth somewhat toned. A few minor spots to textblock. Dust jacket decoratively clipped as issued, price retained (7s 6d), spine panel sunned, somewhat toned, edgewear, a few chips and short tears, minor staining.
References: Gallup A33a.
Provenance: Stephen Spender (presentation inscription). From the William A. Strutz Library.
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2024 June 27 Important English and American Literature: The William A. Strutz Library, Part I, Rare Books Signature® Auction #6295 (go to Auction Home page)
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