Cross Section 1947: A Collection of New American Writing

Seaver, Edwin, editor

Published by New York: Simon and Schuster, 1947

About this Item

Octavo, black cloth lettered in gilt; with minor edge-wear to spine. First edition. A presentation copy, inscribed: "To my good friend Marty Stone, Edwin Seaver, February 5, 1947," with Martin Stone's ownership signature and scattered annotations. Entertainment lawyer Martin Stone, the creator of Howdy Doody, produced the acclaimed radio show, "Author Meets the Critics," in which Seaver participated in February 1947. Stone was also an unofficial adviser to President Harry S. Truman. He produced three television appearances Truman made for the Ford Foundation soon after he left office. A significant work with a distinguished provenance. Seller Inventory # ABE-31149059

Bibliographic Details

Title: Cross Section 1947: A Collection of New ...

Publisher: New York: Simon and Schuster

Publication Date: 1947

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)