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Harold Bell Wright signed first edition of ''The Man Who Went Away.'' Harper & Brothers Publishers: New York / London: 1942. Two years before his death, the American preacher-turned author inscribes the front free endpaper from his estate: ''Dear Nan Wood / with many happy memories. [nickname] Bungy / Harold Bell Wright / Quiet Hills Farm / Aug 1942''. Harold was one of the bestselling authors of all time; his books were as beloved by the public and Hollywood as they were lambasted by critics. Runs 309pp. and measures 5.75'' x 8.5''. Bound in red cloth boards. Cocked very slightly, a fleck of staining to the front board and minor rubbing only to lower left front board corner and spine base edge, with toning to leaves and endpapers, else near fine. Toning, creasing, and laminate to unclipped $2.00 dustjacket, with chipping to edges, else very good.
Harold Bell Wright First Edition of His Last Novel -- ''The Man Who Went Away'' -- With His Autograph Inscription Signed During The Last 2 Years of His Life & Rare Dustjacket
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