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  First Edition of John Hersey's Hiroshima; Lengthily Inscribed by Him

  HERSEY, John.

  Hiroshima.

  New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1946.

  First edition of Hersey's classic work, which has sold over three million copies. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author to fellow writer and publisher Kirby Congdon on the front free endpaper, "For Kirby Congdon: 'The crux of the matter is whether total war...is justified even when it serves a just purpose.' pp. 117-118. John Hersey February 24, 1985." Jacket design by Warren Chappell. Hersey's account of the aftermath of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, Japan, was judged the finest piece of American journalism of the 20th century by a 36-member panel associated with New York University's journalism department. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed and inscribed.

  Price: $4,000.00     Item Number: 142065

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  "The crux of the matter is whether total war...is justifiable, even when it serves a just purpose": First Edition of John Hersey's Hiroshima; Finely Bound by the Harcourt Bindery and Signed by Him

  HERSEY, John.

  Hiroshima.

  New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1946.

  First edition of Hersey's classic work, which has sold over three million copies. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. Boldly signed by John Hersey on a page bound in. In fine condition. An exceptional example.

  Price: $2,500.00     Item Number: 151265

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