RARE 1944 Threescore and Eleven Paul S Etheridge Signed Inscription Atlanta GA For Sale

This offering features a scarce, first-edition copy of Threescore and Eleven by Paul S. Etheridge, published in the 1940s by the Hobson Book Press. As a specialized vanity-press printing financed by the author, this book was issued in a very limited, localized run intended primarily for close associates, family, and colleagues within the Atlanta, Georgia legal community. The author, Paul S. Etheridge, was a highly prominent legal figure in early 20th-century Georgia history, serving as a well-known attorney and judge in Fulton County. Because of the small original print run, surviving copies of this memoir are exceptionally rare on the secondary market, making it a highly sought-after piece for collectors of regional Southern history and early 20th-century political and legal ephemera.The true highlight and defining value of this specific copy is a deeply personal, handwritten presentation inscription on the front flyleaf from the author\'s wife, Estelle Fitzgerald Etheridge (who married the author in 1903). The beautifully penned cursive message is addressed to a close family friend, reading: \"To Belle Glenn, who is one of that group to whom the Author referred when he said \'Those who love me and whom I love.\' From Estelle Fitzgerald Etheridge.\" This direct association inscription elevates the volume from a simple reading copy to an intimate historical artifact. It provides clear, undeniable provenance connecting the book directly to the Etheridge household, significantly increasing its historical worth to genealogists and specialized collectors who value authentic pieces from prominent Atlanta legal families.Regarding physical condition, the book is in fair, structurally sound condition but exhibits authentic vintage wear. The original paper dust jacket shows noticeable chipping, peeling, and tearing, particularly along the spine where it has been reinforced with vintage cellophane tape. Inside, the binding remains secure, but the inner covers show dark yellow adhesive staining and residue where the jacket flaps were taped to the endpapers decades ago—a common occurrence with household tape from this era. The internal pages remain clean, crisp, and fully legible. This rare association copy is a fantastic acquisition for any library dedicated to Georgia history, southern legal heritage, or rare 20th-century biographiesInside the book nestled amongst the pages (page 209) I found a newspaper clipping, referring to the author.