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Hobson, Laura Z.
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700 - 1,000 GBP
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Description
- Hobson, Laura Z.
- Gentleman's Agreement. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1947
- paper
8vo (202 x 143mm.), first edition, PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR TO THE PRODUCER OF THE FILM ADAPTATION ("For Darryl F. Zannuck -- | whom I have always | respected as one of the | gutsiest people in Hollywood. | Sincerely, | Laura Z. Hobson | Feb.3, 1947"), original tan cloth stamped in green and gilt, dust jacket (supplied), cloth and endpapers slightly marked and with some browning, jacket torn and chipped
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Gentleman's Agreement, the story of a non-Jewish reporter, Phil Green, pretending to be a Jew in order to investigate anti-Semitism, was serialised first in Cosmopolitan in 1946; this first edition was published in 1947, and the film, starring Gregory Peck, appeared in 1948, winning an Oscar for best picture. “Nothing could have made me more happy than the reviews we received on 'Gentleman’s Agreement',” the film’s non-Jewish producer, Darryl Zanuck (see also lots 104, 112), cabled to Hobson in November 1947, after the film premiere. "When you consider that we were pioneering in a new field…. It is truly amazing that we have come off as beautifully as we have…. Again, many thanks for writing a wonderful book and giving me an opportunity to bask in a little sunshine."