Lydia bailey first edition

Lydia bailey novel by kenneth roberts first edition 1947. In a whirlwind of action, hamlin is jailed, then escapes to haiti in search of his clients daughter, lydia bailey, with whom he has fallen in love simply by gazing at her portrait. Lydia bailey 1st edition nodust by roberts, kenneth. The manuscript page is typewritten, but it also contians over140 words handwritten in pencil by.

Lydia bailey 1st edition hardcover 1947 by kenneth roberts author 5. Join facebook to connect with lydia bailey and others you may know. Lydia bailey was excellent like all of roberts books, but i found the end to be a bit of a let down. Kenneth roberts lydia bailey first edition 1947 ebay. Lydia bailey is the first monograph on a woman printer during the handpress. The novel was roberts first since olivier wiswell in 1940. Aug 30, 2011 lydia bailey by kenneth roberts 1947 lydia bailey is the name of the fictional heroine of this later novel by kenneth roberts. First editions by kenneth roberts towns end books and. View lydia baileys profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Number 503 of 1050 copies, signed by the author on a limitation page, with an original page from the working manuscript. Lydia bailey by kenneth roberts 1947 hardcover 1st edition, 1st printing. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. If anything, we tend to grade lower than we should.

Lydia bailey author kenneth roberts formatbinding hardcover book condition used edition first edition. This copy looks clean and bright, unmarked and binding tight. The same cautionary note applies to this novel as to roberts previous works that is, his fictionalized historical character portrayals are very blackandwhite, either much more heroic or villainous than they could. It spent twelve weeks at the top of the list of the new york times fiction best sellers of 1947 the book is set in the 19th century during the haitian revolution 17911804, with the action taking place in haiti, france, and amongst the barbary pirates.

In addition, appendixes offer further statistical information on the activities of her shop. First trade edition lydia bailey by kenneth roberts ebth. Lydia bailey book by kenneth lewis roberts 3 available. Im a selftaught animal artist specialising in dogs, horses and livestock. Musical lydia, 25, who left oxford three years ago with a first in history, is touring the campuses of england and scotlands universities performing in coffee shops, writes richard kay. Lydia bailey by kenneth roberts first edition ebay. Most of the 500 page novel takes place in haiti and algiers, only the first 75 pages or so necessary for preparation of the plot take place in america. Lydia bailey by kenneth roberts, first edition abebooks. This 1947 outing features albion hamlin, who comes to boston in 1800 to defend a. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Lydia bailey is a 1952 american historical film directed by jean negulesco, based on the novel. In a whirlwind of action, hamlin is jailed, then escapes to haiti in search of his clients daughter, lydia bailey, with whom he has fallen in. Lydia bailey by kenneth roberts and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Lydia bailey 1947, on the haitian revolution and the first barbary war boon island 1955, on a 1710 shipwreck on boon island, maine in 1957, two months before his death, roberts received a pulitzer prize special citation for his historical novels which have long contributed to the creation of greater interest in our early american history.

In 1802, during haitis struggle for independence from napoleonic france, an american lawyer seeks a clients daughter living on the revolutiontorn island. Unfollow kenneth roberts to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. In this adventure set during napoleons attempt to overtake haiti, a yankee attorney endeavors to get the signature of an island noblewoman so he can settle an estate. It is 1800, and albion hamlins client has run afoul of the notorious alien and sedition acts. Before he knows what has happened, albion has lost his case and fallen in love with his clients niece, lydia bailey. Two or three said lydia bailey because it was their first clue that america hadnt always done things honorably. An editorial in the boston herald published the day after dartmouths. Good, the pages are in good condition, please see pictures. Roberts skillfully blends history, romance, and adventure once again in this novel. It consists of a historical essay detailing baileys life and analyzing her role in the contemporary book trade, followed by a checklist of her known imprints.

Lydia bailey is a 1952 american historical film directed by jean negulesco, based on the novel of the same name by kenneth roberts. Lydia bailey novel by kenneth roberts first edition 1947 lydia bailey book lydia bailey book navy hardcover book a classic novel by kenneth roberts. Jan 09, 2018 posts about lydia bailey written by danny. Oct, 20 musical lydia, 25, who left oxford three years ago with a first in history, is touring the campuses of england and scotlands universities performing in coffee shops, writes richard kay. Russell austin in the january 5, 1947 edition of the milwaukee journal though roberts is virtually unknown today, there were several decades in the early to mid20th century in which his works were eagerly read and anticipated. Lydia bailey first edition kenneth roberts 1st printing book 1947. Francis bailey is now recognized as one of the united states first typefounders and an official printer for congress and the commonwealth of pennsylvania. Captain caution by kenneth roberts first edition hc with dj 1934. Kenneth roberts lydia bailey 1st edition 1st printing 1947. A maid tells him that miss bailey is at a party at the chateau dautremont. Today the novel serves only as a glimpse into the background of events that occasionally erupt onto the evening news. A fascinating, thoroughly researched historical novel of haiti and africa, and the early united states, outlining haitians battle for freedom seen through the eyes of one man. Lydia bailey is an historical novel by the american writer kenneth roberts which was first published in 1947. But the man of gravitas arrives on the scene and he uses his huge walking cane to knock the first man out and the second man takes off after missing the rescuer with a knife throw.

Russell austin in the january 5, 1947 edition of the milwaukee journal. The first printer to print the first publication a sermon on tea of lancasterborn david ramsay, an important historian of the american revolution. The first printer to print the first edition of the first major book of poetry of the father of american poetry, philip freneau, who was also known as the poet of the revolution. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Lydia redfield was born at charles river, boston, suffolk, massachusetts 1636 daughter of william redfield or redfin and rebecca unknown. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study.

First editions by kenneth roberts towns end books and bindery. The novel overs the alien and sedition act and our less than honorable actions in haiti and tripoli. I am now taking orders for my first limited edition dairy cow prints. Lydia bailey is the name of the fictional heroine of this later novel by kenneth roberts. Welcome to the official lydia violeta youtube channel. Published june 1947 by doubleday books first published january 1st 1947. A first trade edition hardcover book titled lydia bailey by kenneth roberts.

First printing after a thousand and fifty signed and numbered copies. Book club, front hinge slightly loose, some shelfwear, jacket has small tears, chipping and creasing hard cover. Bailey prints the first official printing of the articles of confederation, which is the first constitution of the u. We use the traditional book grading system of from best to worst.

This 1947 outing features albion hamlin, who comes to boston in 1800 to defend a man accused of violating the alien and sedition act. It spent twelve weeks at the top of the list of the new york times fiction best sellers of 1947. The time period is 1798 to 1805, and encompasses several major events in us history. Lydia bailey is a historical novel, set in the 1800s during the haitian revolution. It spent twelve weeks at the top of the list of the. Fine in white cloth covered boards with gilt text stamping on the spine and a gilt top edge. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. Is there a description in lydia bailey of the three wise men. Bailey prints the first official printing of the articles. Published by the pennsylvania state university press for the bibliographical.

The first edition had been published anonymously in philadelphia, earlier that same year. A student of toussaint louverture and the 19th century haitian revolutions impact on the united states. Lydia bailey by kenneth roberts book cover, description, publication history. Vintage kenneth roberts lydia bailey 1st edition 1947 hc dj. I purchased what happened to be a first edition and it is now on display in my library. Throughout the book, i found the lack of americanness disapointing. With dale robertson, anne francis, charles korvin, william marshall. Lydia bailey is the first monograph on a woman printer during the handpress period. Either i already knew that or just didnt find it surprising. I hope you enjoy browsing and find interesting information about me and some of my charities, including the ohio state university, the f.

Lydia bailey s mother, elizabeth steele, was herself born a bailey, the sister of the prominent revolutionaryera printers, jacob and francis bailey. Lydia bailey by kenneth roberts, first edition abebooks passion for books. Buy lydia bailey first edition by kenneth lewis roberts isbn. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Lydia bailey novel by kenneth roberts first edition 1947 etsy. Kenneth roberts lydia bailey 1st edition early printing. Thanks for stumbling across my lil corner of the internet.

Published by doubleday and company in 1947, a stated first edition, after the first printing of a limited edition of one thousand and fifty signed and numbered copies. Kenneth roberts lydia bailey 1st edition early printing ebay. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover lydias connections and jobs at similar companies. Lydia bailey burst onto the postwar literary scene, securing author kenneth roberts a niche in popular historical fiction for years. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.