Witness
Whittaker Chambers
ISBN 10: 039445233X ISBN 13: 9780394452333
Published by Random House, 1952
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Binding and pages are intact. Former owner's writings are on the front endpaper, but all other pages are free from any notations. Light scuffing and bumping visible to boards. This could have light cosmetic flaws, but remains in good condition. Dust jacket condition is Acceptable. This copy is the First Edition of the published work. This copy is the First Printing of the published work. Secure packaging for safe delivery. Seller Inventory # 1874052001
Synopsis:
Stated first printing.
Review: First published in 1952, Witness was at once a literary effort, a philosophical treatise, and a bestseller. Whittaker Chambers had just participated in America's trial of the century in which Chambers claimed that Alger Hiss, a full-standing member of the political establishment, was a spy for the Soviet Union. This poetic autobiography recounts the famous case, but also reveals much more. Chambers' worldview--e.g. "e;man without mysticism is a monster"e;--went on to help make political conservatism a national force.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Witness
Publisher: Random House
Publication Date: 1952
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Fair
Edition: First Edition.