Hovory S T.G. Masarykem [Talks with T.G. Masaryk]
Karel Capek
Rare inscribed copy of Karel Capek's biography of Tomas Masaryk, the original philosopher-president who founded Czechoslovakia in 1918. Later printing, from 1935. Inscribed by Capek to the half-title in the year of printing, which was also the year that Masaryk resigned. Capek interviewed Masaryk over a number of years and produced a single narrative that tells Masaryk's incredible story. Housed in the original slipcase.
Prague: FR. Borovy–Cin, 1935. Original blue paper-covered boards, stamped in gilt, over beige leather spine, lettered in black with a red label; pp. 208 pages, 5 unnumbered leaves of plates, text in Czech. In very good or better condition. Binding remains tight, sturdy and square. Minimal wear to boards with some light sunning to boards and toning to spine. The original slipcase is intact showing light shelfwear. Scarce, with OCLC locating only three institutional holdings of this edition.