Signed - A Great Time To Be Alive by Harry Emerson Fosdick
Book Details
Title: A Great Time To Be Alive: Sermons on Christianity in Wartime
Author: Harry Emerson Fosdick
Signed: Yes – Inscribed “To Mr. G. R. Simplot, with personal goodwill” and signed by Harry Emerson Fosdick on front free endpaper.
Publisher: Harper & Brothers, New York and London
Edition: First Edition
Printing: First Printing (stated “First Edition” on copyright page)
Publication Year: 1944
Binding: Black cloth with gilt spine lettering
Dust Jacket Condition: Fair – Original dust jacket present with significant chipping, edge wear, creasing, and some tearing; still largely intact with original $2.00 price on flap.
Condition: Very Good – Clean, tight copy with light shelf wear; interior pages unmarked aside from inscription.
Dimensions (H × W × D): 8.25 × 5.5 × 1 in (approx.)
Weight: ~15 oz
Signature Details: Inscribed and signed on the front free endpaper in black ink.
Rarity / Collectibility: Signed copies of Fosdick’s works are desirable, especially first editions from WWII-era. Fosdick (1878–1969) was one of the most influential liberal Protestant ministers of the 20th century, best known for his sermons at Riverside Church in New York City.
Description
This is a signed first edition of A Great Time To Be Alive (1944), Harry Emerson Fosdick’s wartime sermon collection addressing faith, morality, and perseverance during WWII. Published by Harper & Brothers, this book reflects Fosdick’s role as one of America’s leading Protestant voices, whose sermons reached national audiences via radio broadcasts. The inscription and signature add significant value and historical importance.
Condition Notes
- Dust jacket shows chipping at crown and foot, creasing, and wear along folds.
- Boards are clean with light wear, gilt spine lettering bright.
- Interior pages are clean and unmarked aside from signed inscription.
- Binding tight and square.
See all photos for exact condition and signature details.
