Three John Golden Plays. [Inscribed to Ring Lardner]

Author: Golden, John
Title: Three John Golden Plays. [Inscribed to Ring Lardner]
Publication: New York: Samuel French, Inc, 1925
Edition: First Edition, First Printing

Description: First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. xxiii, 126 pages frontispiece (portrait) plates 21 cm. Hardcover. Publisher's original red cloth over boards, spine lettered in glit; upper cover with gilt lettering and decoration. Book Condition: Very good at least with wear to the spine ends; less so to the tips of both covers; gilt spine lettering dulled, though the gilt lettering and decoration to the upper cover is bright and shiny. Some shiny patches to cloth covering, binding very sound and interior unmarked and in fine fettle. Very Good / Lacking.

Ringgold Wilmer Lardner 1885-1933 (aged 48). Lardner's name came from a cousin.... (who) had been named by Lardner's uncle ... after a friend, Rear Admiral Cadwalader Ringgold, who was from a distinguished military family. Lardner never liked his given name and abbreviated it to Ring, Having originated from the surname of an obscure U,S, Navy Admiral, "Ring" certainly qualifies as a very unusual given name-almost unique-and that has us convinced that it is pretty much a certainty that the inscription by John Golden: "Dear Ring, Yours gratefully. John." is to none other than his friend and contributor of a positive blurb in this very book, the late, great. Ring Lardner. (Of the authenticity of the autograph itself there is even less doubt-compare with any holographic material of John Golden's you can find online and it becomes instantly obvious that this inscription was written by John Golden's hand; of course we guarantee this authenticity in perpetuity; transferable to however many owners find themselves fortunate enough to come to possess this copy.).

Seller ID: 005051

Subject: Theatre



Dubois Rare Books

Items are 100% guaranteed. You may return for any reason by simply notifying us within 30 days of receiving item (subject to some very reasonable fine print below).*

To put it another way: If you are not 100% pleased with your purchase you have the guaranteed right to return to us for refund of all costs, including shipping both ways.

*Please notify us of your intentions within 30 days of receipt of item so we can help coordinate the return. You may return for any reason, with no quibbling. We must insist however that returned items are in the same condition as sent out, also, we refund basic shipping option costs only (in the off chance you've chosen an expedited shipping option when ordering we'll cover what the basic shipping option would have cost).

We pride ourselves on our careful packing for shipping! We're happy to combine shipping on multiple items. If for some reason shipping costs seem not to reflect this, please get in touch and we'll work out a fix. If necessary we'll do an instant Paypal refund if we can't get things to charge correctly at the outset. We don't aim to profit on shipping/handling costs.

International buyers please contact us about shipping costs as calculated. We'll do whatever we can to quote you you the lowest shipping cost possible.

International buyers please note that you will be liable for all shipping costs for returns including return post with tracking number and insurance.

We value our international customers highly! International buyers please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges. We can't under value merchandise or mark the item as a gift on customs forms. Doing that is against U.S. and international laws.

This listing was created by Bibliopolis.