Christopher Columbus, Mariner
signed first edition
1956 · New York
by MORISON, SAMUEL ELIOT
New York: Mentor Book - New American Library, 1956. First Edition - Paperback. Signed and inscribed by Samuel Eliot Morison to his publisher: “For Kurt Enoch, With thanks and best wishes of Samuel Eliot Morison”. Paperbound. Near fine copy. From the library of Dr. Kurt Enoch (1895-1982) who was a noted German publisher, forced to flee the Nazis, landing in New York in 1940. In 1948, Dr. Enoch co-founded and became President of New American Library - Signet Books which became one of the successful and acclaimed post-war publishing houses. Enoch went on to become one of the most highly regarded figures in American book publishing. NAL #M181 (Inventory #: 15541J)