France of To-morrow
- Hardcover
- Stanford University: James Ladd Delkin [Printed at the Grabhorn Press], 1941
Stanford University: James Ladd Delkin [Printed at the Grabhorn Press], 1941. Hardcover. Fine/near fine. One of 250 copies, quarto size, [73] pp. An essay by Albert Leon Guerard (1880-1959) on Vichy France, the nominal government of German-occupied France during WWII.
He begins: "The France of to-morrow! What do we know of the France of to-day? Instead of clarion calls, there come to us across the ocean only vague rumors, whispers about the impotence of bewildered and disheartened men". He argues against the Vichy regime, and posits how victory over them might be won: "The Victory must be a Victory of Reason, Won in the German Soul" he wrote - in hindsight, alas, it was not to be won through reason.
The essay provides a fascinating glimpse into the time when Nazi Germany was still a world power and reasonable men at times disagreed on the best way to victory. Published by James Ladd Delkin of Stanford University, where Albert Guerard was a Professor for many years, and printed by the inimitable Grabhorn Press.
___DESCRIPTION: Bound in dark blue paper boards with gold fleur-de-lis design, natural linen spine, white paper label with red lettering and decorations, white paper dust jacket, title page in red and black with gold fleur-de-lis on blue shield, chapter headings being large Roman numerals in red flanked by blue fleur-de-lis; set in monotype Centaur on Raisin Creme Canson Gravure paper from France, 73 p., 10" tall, unnumbered limited edition one of 250 copies.
___CONDITION: Near fine condition, with a strong, square text block, solid hinges, straight corners without rubbing, the text pages are clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings; some light markings on the front cover and some offsetting to the endpapers, else fine.
___CITATION: Grabhorn Press Bibliography, no. 353.
___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details.
___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.
He begins: "The France of to-morrow! What do we know of the France of to-day? Instead of clarion calls, there come to us across the ocean only vague rumors, whispers about the impotence of bewildered and disheartened men". He argues against the Vichy regime, and posits how victory over them might be won: "The Victory must be a Victory of Reason, Won in the German Soul" he wrote - in hindsight, alas, it was not to be won through reason.
The essay provides a fascinating glimpse into the time when Nazi Germany was still a world power and reasonable men at times disagreed on the best way to victory. Published by James Ladd Delkin of Stanford University, where Albert Guerard was a Professor for many years, and printed by the inimitable Grabhorn Press.
___DESCRIPTION: Bound in dark blue paper boards with gold fleur-de-lis design, natural linen spine, white paper label with red lettering and decorations, white paper dust jacket, title page in red and black with gold fleur-de-lis on blue shield, chapter headings being large Roman numerals in red flanked by blue fleur-de-lis; set in monotype Centaur on Raisin Creme Canson Gravure paper from France, 73 p., 10" tall, unnumbered limited edition one of 250 copies.
___CONDITION: Near fine condition, with a strong, square text block, solid hinges, straight corners without rubbing, the text pages are clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings; some light markings on the front cover and some offsetting to the endpapers, else fine.
___CITATION: Grabhorn Press Bibliography, no. 353.
___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details.
___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.
Details
Title
France of To-morrow
Author
Guerard, Albert
Binding
Hardcover
Condition
Near Fine
Publisher
James Ladd Delkin [Printed at the Grabhorn Press]: Stanford University
Date
1941