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b. 1914 - d. 1993

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  • John Hersey Signed Ltd. Ed. Book, A Bell For Adano
    Feb. 16, 2025

    John Hersey Signed Ltd. Ed. Book, A Bell For Adano

    Est: $10 - $200

    The Franklin Library signed copy limited edition deep green bound and gilt book by American writer and journalist John Hersey who wrote A Bell for Adano as a novel about Italian patriotism and humanity set against fascism during World War II. Author's original signature on first page and foreword. Published by The Franklin Library: Franklin Center, Pennsylvania, 1978. Artist: John Richard Hersey (American 1914-1993) Issued: 1978 Dimensions: 6.25"L x 1.25"W x 9"H Country of Origin: United States

    Lion and Unicorn
  • John Hersey "Hiroshima" Limited Edition Book, 1983
    Jan. 09, 2025

    John Hersey "Hiroshima" Limited Edition Book, 1983

    Est: $600 - $800

    John Richard Hersey (American, born China, 1914-1993), "Hiroshima", New York City: Limited Editions Club, 1983, with a new poem by Robert Penn Warren (American, 1905-1989), and eight silkscreens by Jacob Lawrence (American, 1917-2000), edition numbered 40/1500, signed in pencil to edition page, bound in black leather with original slip case. Overall: 13.75" L x 10" W. Provenance: From a New York City Collection. Keywords: Books, Bibliophile, Library, Reading, Collectible, Collectable, New Journalism, Poetry, Poems, Signed copy, Autograph, Signature, Polychrome, Prints, Multiples, World War II, WWII

    Auctions at Showplace
  • John Hersey Signed Ltd. Ed. Book, A Bell For Adano
    Dec. 29, 2024

    John Hersey Signed Ltd. Ed. Book, A Bell For Adano

    Est: $10 - $200

    The Franklin Library signed copy limited edition deep green bound and gilt book by American writer and journalist John Hersey who wrote A Bell for Adano as a novel about Italian patriotism and humanity set against fascism during World War II. Author's original signature on first page and foreword. Published by The Franklin Library: Franklin Center, Pennsylvania, 1978. Artist: John Richard Hersey (American 1914-1993) Issued: 1978 Dimensions: 6.25"L x 1.25"W x 9"H Edition Number: Limited edition Country of Origin: United States

    Lion and Unicorn
  • Hersey, John - Hiroshima - 1946
    Sep. 24, 2024

    Hersey, John - Hiroshima - 1946

    Est: $50 - $150

    Hersey, John (1914-1993) Hiroshima (1946) Description (FR): Alfred A. Knopf Inc., New York 1946, sans jaquette. Description (EN): Alfred A. Knopf Inc., New York 1946, no dustcover Dimension (PO): 7 3/4" x 5 1/4" Dimension (CM): 19.7 x 13.3 cm Rapport de condition: Pages intactes, couverture frottée Condition report: Pages intact, cover rubbed

    Champagne Auctions
  • Limited Editions Club.- Hersey (John) Hiroshima with a New Poem by Robert Penn Warren, 8 original silkscreens by Jacob Lawrence, New York, 1983.
    Dec. 01, 2022

    Limited Editions Club.- Hersey (John) Hiroshima with a New Poem by Robert Penn Warren, 8 original silkscreens by Jacob Lawrence, New York, 1983.

    Est: £500 - £700

    Limited Editions Club.- Hersey (John) Hiroshima with a New Poem by Robert Penn Warren, one of 1500 copies signed by the authors and artist, 8 original silkscreens by Jacob Lawrence, tissue guards, prospectus loosely inserted, original black calf, titled in blind on upper cover, black edges, spine slightly faded, slip-case (a little mottled), 4to, New York, Limited Editions Club, 1983.

    Forum Auctions - UK
  • HERSEY, John (1914-1993). John Hersey Autograph Letter Sign...
    Oct. 10, 2020

    HERSEY, John (1914-1993). John Hersey Autograph Letter Sign...

    Est: $150 - $250

    HERSEY, John (1914-1993). John Hersey Autograph Letter Signed. Dated December 22nd, 1950. A lengthy letter by Hersey to a Mrs. Morris on Greens Farms letterhead. Mailing folds present.

    Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
  • "A Bell for Adano" by John Hersey
    Jun. 13, 2020

    "A Bell for Adano" by John Hersey

    Est: $15 - $25

    Alfred A. Knopf New York 1944.

    Lettieri Auction & Appraisal
  • "A Bell for Adano" by John Hersey
    May. 30, 2020

    "A Bell for Adano" by John Hersey

    Est: $15 - $25

    Alfred A. Knopf New York 1944.

    Lettieri Auction & Appraisal
  • "A Bell for Adano" by John Hersey
    May. 16, 2020

    "A Bell for Adano" by John Hersey

    Est: $15 - $25

    Alfred A. Knopf New York 1944.

    Lettieri Auction & Appraisal
  • "A Bell for Adano" by John Hersey
    Apr. 25, 2020

    "A Bell for Adano" by John Hersey

    Est: $15 - $25

    Alfred A. Knopf New York 1944.

    Lettieri Auction & Appraisal
  • "A Bell for Adano" by John Hersey
    Apr. 08, 2020

    "A Bell for Adano" by John Hersey

    Est: $15 - $25

    Alfred A. Knopf New York 1944.

    Lettieri Auction & Appraisal
  • "A Bell for Adano" by John Hersey
    Mar. 29, 2020

    "A Bell for Adano" by John Hersey

    Est: $15 - $25

    Alfred A. Knopf New York 1944.

    Lettieri Auction & Appraisal
  • JOHN HERSEY AUTOGRAPH.
    Oct. 17, 2019

    JOHN HERSEY AUTOGRAPH.

    Est: $30 - $60

    JOHN HERSEY AUTOGRAPH. John Hersey (1914-1993). Signed handwritten quote from "Aspects of the Presidency." Archivally matted with DJ photo.

    Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers
  • Author JOHN HERSEY - "A Bell for Adano" Signed
    May. 19, 2018

    Author JOHN HERSEY - "A Bell for Adano" Signed

    Est: $50 - $75

    John Hersey (1914-1993) Author. Hersey’s book A Bell for Adano won a Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 1945. His nonfiction work Hiroshima awakened Americans to the horrors of atomic warfare. His book, A Bell for Adano, The Franklin Library, 1978, signed on the first blank page. The book is leather bound , the pages are gold gilded to protect against dust and moisture and the paper used is acid neutral.

    The Written Word Autographs
  • John Hersey (1914-1993) Study for Woman Knitting III, 5.5 x 5in.
    Jun. 22, 2016

    John Hersey (1914-1993) Study for Woman Knitting III, 5.5 x 5in.

    Est: £80 - £120

    John Hersey (1914-1993) ink and watercolour, Study for Woman Knitting III, inscribed verso, 5.5 x 5in.

    Gorringes
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