Give Me the Hills

Underhill, Miriam

Published by London: Methuen & Co., 1956

About this Item

8vo., green cloth lettered in gilt; pictorial dust jacket, with a touch of soiling. First edition, first printing, with 36 striking plates. A presentation copy, inscribed to Lois Jessup: "For Lois with affection, Miriam Underhill," on the front endpaper. ---- The recipient, Lois Walcott Kellogg Jessup (1898-1986), worked tirelessly for the American Friends Service Committee, the U.S. Children's Bureau (preparing reports on children in Europe during Second World War, and the United Nations, advocating for women's rights around the world. She married Philip C. Jessup, a judge on the International Court of Justice and veteran U. S. diplomat, credited with playing a major role in ending the Soviet blockade of West Berlin. A fine presentation with a distinguished provenance. Seller Inventory # ABE-16461944193

Bibliographic Details

Title: Give Me the Hills

Publisher: London: Methuen & Co.

Publication Date: 1956

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition