"H.M. Pulham, Esquire" by John P. Marquand, published by Little, Brown and Company, Boston, 1941. Stated "First Edition, after the printing of 950 copies for presentation, Published February, 1941." No other printings stated.

Hard boards, original gray cloth with gilt lettering on spine and front board, maroon box, maroon & gilt decorations on spine [a little soiling and wear, bumped bottom corners: see photos], 5.3/4" x 8.1/2"; 432 pages, very good condition.

"Incisive and beautifully written story that deserves not only to be back in print but to be widely read and recognized as a classic."

"In preparation for the twenty-fifth reunion of his class at Harvard, Harry Pulham is asked to collect and edit the personal histories of his fellow alumni. A glance at the previous year's class book tells him just how tedious the assignment will be: "I have been very busy all this time practicing corporation law and trying to raise a family," a typical entry reads. "I still like to go to the football games and cheer for Harvard." Harry's autobiography is almost indistinguishable from those of his classmates. From his career at a Boston investment firm to his marriage to childhood friend Kay Motford, he has always made the safe, familiar choice- with one exception. For a brief interlude after World War I, Harry joined an advertising agency in Manhattan and fell in love with a beautiful, independent woman unlike anyone he had ever met. A wholly unexpected future opened up for him in those few months, but when family obligations called him back to New England, the relationship came to a sudden end. Now, twenty years later, Harry believes that his story could not have turned out any other way." [from a review]

US: Priority (c 2-4 days) ----------- $12.50
Canada: 1st Class (c 2-6 weeks) -- $28.50
World: 1st Class (c 2-8 weeks) --- $42.50