Nuts in May

Skinner, Cornelia Otis

Published by New York: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1950

About this Item

Octavo, red cloth lettered in gilt and blue; spine slightly faded. First edition, first printing. A presentation copy, inscribed to Lois and Philip Jessup: "For Lois and Phil, with my love, `Bobs,' Cornella Otis Skinner," on the half-title page; accompanied by a hand-written note and typed letter, both from Skinner. ---- 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 compelling presentation with a distinguished provenance. Seller Inventory # ABE-16815976704

Bibliographic Details

Title: Nuts in May

Publisher: New York: Dodd, Mead & Company

Publication Date: 1950

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition