Progress and the Constitution [Inscribed Copy with an Autograph Letter Signed].

Baker, Newton D. (1871-1937).

Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York. University of Virginia William H. White Foundation. A copy inscribed and signed by Newton D. Baker, with an ALS regarding a review of the book by Munson Havens., 1925

About this Item

5 3/8 inches x 7 5/8 in., [10]pp.,94 pp. Dark green cloth, with titling gilt on the spine, blind-stamped border on the front cover. The gilt is faded on the spine; the title-page, prelims., show brown spotting, and there is lighter, scattered tan spotting to some page margins, endpapers, a few pencil marks added by book reviewer, Munson Havens, with the upper corner of pp. 13-14 formerly turned down. This copy bears Munson Havens' "Reviewed for Time [Magazine] -By Munson Havens bookplate (featuring the November 23, 1925, Gifford Pinchot Time Magazine cover, in black & white), and a clipped page, folded & inserted, (pp. 9-10, Time; January 4, 1926) with a unsigned notice of this title (Baker's "Progress and the Constitution"), by Munson Havens, who has added his initials in pencil to the end of the review, and added a correction in ink near the end (orator for author). This copy has also been inscribed for Cleveland, Ohio based book collector & author, Munson Havens (1873-1942), by Baker, in ink on the facing free endpaper: To Munson Havens with affectionate regards and genuine admiration [signed]: Newton D Baker Oct. 4, 1925; this copy also has an inserted ALS to Havens regarding his (unsigned) review; this is on a folded sheet of 5 5/8 in. x 7 3/4 in. notepaper with a printed heading name & address: "January 13, 1926, My Dear Munson. The tattle tale publication of the [Cleveland, Ohio] City Club discloses your authorship of the [book] review of "Progress and the Constitution" which appeared in Time, and as a consequence the University of Virginia is at last going to get some royalties as Korner and Wood [Cleveland booksellers] tell me that you have added a substantial list to the lone purchaser who hitherto has been getting copies to distribute to his friends! Apart from this, my dear Munson, you have added to the illusion of scholarship about me which grew up years ago and of which I am all too unworthy. But these sins of generosity will all be counted in your favor on the Great Day, by the Recording Angel and they have already been rejoicingly welcomed by Yours affectionately, Newton. Mr Munson Havens". The letter shows a central horizontal fold from being mailed, very light tanning to the paper. Sold together only, a copy of the inscribed book and the autograph letter signed, regarding the review of this book. The book is very scarce as is ALS by Baker.

Seller Inventory # ABE-879809613

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Progress and the Constitution [Inscribed Copy with an Autograph Letter Signed].
• Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons, New York. University of Virginia William H. White Foundation. A copy inscribed and signed by Newton D. Baker, with an ALS regarding a review of the book by Munson Havens.
• Publication Date: 1925
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)