Description
Offered here is a very scarce first edition, first printing of Life Over Again by Charles Benjamin Purdom, published in 1951 by J. M. Dent & Sons, London. This copy is distinguished by its fine binding and inscription by the author, making it especially desirable for collectors of Purdom’s work.
Purdom (1883-1965) was a noted British author, critic, economist, and pioneering urban planner associated with the Garden City movement. He was also an important biographer of the Indian spiritual teacher Meher Baba and active in the British theatre world. Life Over Again is his autobiography, offering a unique perspective on his life, marriage, work in town planning, theatre, and literary pursuits.
Key points of interest:
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First edition, first printing, published in Great Britain, 1951
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Inscribed by the author Charles B. Purdom
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Fine binding with gilt lettering, well-preserved condition
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Important autobiographical work by the Garden City movement pioneer and biographer of Meher Baba
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Rare signed copy-signed Purdom books are not often found on the market
Condition: Binding is clean and sound with only light shelf wear. Pages are bright with no major faults noted. Please review all photos for the best impression of condition and details of the inscription.
This is a fine opportunity to acquire a signed first edition from an influential 20th-century writer and thinker whose impact spanned urban planning, literature, and spiritual history.
