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A Rare Depression-Era Literary Time Capsule with Uncut Dust Jacket Coupon!
This exceptionally well-preserved copy of \"The New Spirit\" by social philosopher Havelock Ellis was published by the National home Library Foundation in 1935. This complete, unabridged hardback is a dream find for book collectors and vintage graphic design enthusiasts.
The Highlight: Rare George Salter Dust Jacket Art & Printing AnomaliesThe book comes wrapped in its original dust jacket illustrated by George Salter, one of the 20th century\'s most influential graphic book designers. It features a moody illustration of a figure walking through a fortress archway.
This specific jacket boasts two incredible collector bonuses:
- The Misprinted Cover Grid: While the interior Table of Contents shows that Joris-Karl Hutsmans is featured inside (Chapter VII, page 219), Salter\'s front cover graphic grid completely leaves his name off.
- The Uncut Back Flap Mail-in Coupon: Usually, 1930s readers cut out the back flap order coupon to purchase more books. This copy survives with the coupon blank and intact.
Historical Background:
Published during the height of the Great Depression, the National Home Library Foundation aimed to make world-class literature affordable to everyday Americans. The front flap bears the original \"Price 25c\" retail mark. The back jacket advertises \"The American Fireside\" radio broadcast program on the historic NBC Blue Network.
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