SIGNED 1st Edition At Random Bennett Cerf Hardcover Donald Klopfer Association
It is entirely insignificant relative to the book's historical importance. This is a rare Association Copy documenting the inner circle of Random House history. The ironclad provenance provided by the included Knopf letter and the founder-to-founder inscription makes this a museum-grade archival piece that far outweighs any minor cosmetic signs of age. The Reminiscences of Bennett CerfAuthor: Bennett CerfPublisher: Random House (1977)Edition. First Edition, First Printing (Confirmed by number line 2 4 6 8 9 7 5 3 and "First Edition" statement). Signatures: Inscribed by Donald Klopfer (Co-Founder of Random House) to Bev Chaney (former ABA President). Provenance: Includes an original laid-in typed letter on official Alfred A. Knopf stationery dated 1977, documenting the gift and inscription. Historical Artifact NoteThis is a high-level "Association Copy" documenting the inner circle of the 20th-century American book world. It represents a direct link between the co-founders of Random House (Cerf & Klopfer) and one of the most respected figures in American Booksellers (Bev Chaney). The addition of the Knopf letter-mentioning the arrival of Tolkien's The Silmarillion-makes this a unique archival piece. Very Good (Signed Association Copy)Signature: Authentic, bold inscription by Donald Klopfer on the half-title page. No ink bleed or smudging. Shows minor edge wear, a small crease at the bottom edge, and a tiny approx. 1/8 closed tear at the top of the inner flap.
Light foxing/tanning is present on the reverse side of the jacket (see macro photos). Text Block & Edges: Interior pages are bright white and crisp. The top edge of the text block shows light foxing (age-related brownish spotting). Binding: Remarkably tight and square. Brown cloth boards are pristine with vibrant gold-gilt lettering.
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