Very gently used, with a Mylar-covered DJ. AS IS. Please see description and photos for more information. More detailed photos are available in the description.

SO HELP ME - George Jessel. Berns Kriendler 21 Club Signed 1/25 Collectible Rare

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So Help Me - [bound galley]

by George Jessel

George Jessel (1898-1981) was a performer and producer through more than half of the 20th century, from Vaudeville to movies. This was the first of three memoirs he published about his life. In the forward, William Saroyan writes: "Jessel is a great story-teller, not a great writer, but, occasionally, the energy and eagerness and loneliness of the man come through with a power that is both rare and touching." Unpaginated. 6.25 x 11.75 inches.

This was presumably JESSEL'S PERSONAL COPY of this autobiography.

Inscriptions with signings are dated March 3, 1954. Both Jerry Berns and Paul Kreindler were hosts/owners of the elite 21 Club at the time of these signatures. That the owners of a place catering to the wealthy and famous address him so warmly is indicative of his personal popularity at the time.

"This is one of 25 sets of specially bound advance galleys..." published by: Random House, New York. c. 1943 (Official First edition was issued May 1943)

Hardback is overall in VERY GOOD- condition.

• Binding is secure.
• This printing is unique, in that it opens from the bottom, is printed on only one side of the thin fragile paper.
• Title page has 3 signatures addressed to George.
• Red boards have some dirt, staining and minimal edgewear.
• Spine appears roughly used, and ends are crushed with some fraying.
• Missing ffep.
• Inside pages are free of writing and underlining.
• Interior is gently tanned.
• Side of signed title page has been repaired with clear tape, as edges were wearing.
• First 6 pages have some roughly worn spots in lower margin.
• Very light old book scent released upon thumbing.
• Book may exhibit additional minor signs of age or wear.
• CR20160316

AS IS! Please see photos. More photos available upon request.

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