Description
1939 Harcourt, Brace and Company Publishing. Linen cover has some fading and discoloration at spine. Spine also has some minor fraying at tittle card location. The vintage deckled pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.
This 1939 first edition of “Seasoned Timber” by Dorothy Canfield Fisher is a remarkable find for collectors and readers alike. Published during the interwar period, this novel offers a poignant exploration of family dynamics and the enduring bonds of kinship. Fisher, a renowned author and social activist, deftly weaves together themes of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit.
The book’s linen cover, though bearing the gentle patina of age, adds to its charm and authenticity. The deckled pages, a hallmark of fine bookmaking, transport readers to a bygone era, inviting them to immerse themselves in Fisher’s richly textured narrative. Collectors will appreciate the historical significance of this work, which stands as a testament to the enduring power of literature to transcend time and touch the human experience.