SIGNED New York Sketches by Jesse Lynch Williams Printed London 1903 Illustrated
$ 150.65
Description
Offered for sale is an original 1903 London edition of New York Sketches by Jesse Lynch Williams , signed by the author . Published by George Newnes, Limited , this is an early British edition featuring period illustrations depicting turn-of-the-century New York City. Jesse Lynch Williams later became the first recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama (1918) , making signed works by him increasingly collectible. About the Author & the Book Jesse Lynch Williams (1871–1929) was an American journalist, essayist, and playwright whose work captured modern urban life at the turn of the 20th century. He is best known for winning the first-ever Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1918 for his play Why Marry? , a landmark work in American theater. New York Sketches was among Williams’s earliest and most influential prose works , originally published in the United States in 1902 and shortly thereafter in this 1903 London edition . The book presents a series of vivid literary sketches portraying everyday life in New York City—its streets, waterfronts, neighbourhoods, and social rhythms—during a period of rapid urban growth and change. The illustrated plates included in this edition reflect contemporary artistic interpretations of New York scenes, enhancing the book’s historical value as both a literary and visual record of the city in the early 1900s. British editions such as this one brought Williams’s distinctly American urban perspective to an international audience. Signed copies of New York Sketches are uncommon , particularly in early editions, and are sought after by collectors of New York history , early 20th-century American literature , and Pulitzer Prize–associated authors . Publication Details Title: New York Sketches Author: Jesse Lynch Williams Publisher: George Newnes, Limited Place & Year: London, 1903 Illustrated: Yes Binding: Original green cloth boards with gilt decorative panel and spine lettering Signature Hand-signed by Jesse Lynch Williams Signature appears on the title page Guaranteed original autograph Condition Overall: Good to Very Good (122 years old) Binding: Original cloth intact; noticeable age-related mottling, fading, and surface wear Spine: Structurally sound with readable lettering; some wear at head and tail Interior: Pages clean overall with light toning and occasional foxing; illustrations crisp and well-preserved Signed on back of front cover. Please see above photos. Notes for Collectors Early illustrated London edition Scarce signed copy Attractive example of Edwardian-era New York literary history Ideal for collectors of signed books , New York history , or Pulitzer Prize–related au thors Dimensions: Weight - 665g Height - 25cm Width - 17.7cm Thickness - 1.5cm
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Couldn't be happier! Very fast shipping from the UK. Packaged well and all arrived in great shape. Exactly as described at a very fair price. I will put them in Pride of Place in my library. Thanks much! 5*
Beautiful! A piece of history in great condition for being 250 years old. Fast shipping with tracking was very helpful. Very pleased with kind and fast service.
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