Before the Dawn

New York: Sheed and Ward, 1954. First edition. Hardcover. vg. Octavo. XIV, 209pp. Original illustrated dustjacket over grey cloth. Before the Dawn is Zolli's apologia for his actions written primarily in response to the charge that he joined the Catholic Church largely to repay a debt of gratitude for his life being saved during the Holocaust. Although dates and events are recorded, Before the Dawn is for the most part an attempt to trace the development of Zolli's spirituality that led to him embracing Christianity. Head and tail of DJ chipped and tiny holes on slightly age-toned back cover. Previous owner's signature on free front endpaper, and dated June 1954. Dustjacket in overall good, binding in very good, interior in near fine condition. (Inventory #: 23931)