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Harper & Brothers. 1936. New York. 473 pages. 1st edition, 1st printing. Original 1st issue DJ with $2.50 price intact on flap. Still intact is the super-rare blue promotional wrapper. This is sure to blow-away any Huxley collector but if this is not rare enough, consider that this copy belonged to Academy Award / Oscar and Golden Globe Nominee, as well as 3 time emmy winner and 2 time Tony award winner, Hume Cronyn. The legendary Cronyn enjoyed a resurgence after the blockbuster film Cocoon. Cronyn, also the husband of Oscar winner, Jessica Tandy (Driving Miss Daisy) has his unique bookplate adhered to the FFEP. A rare copy, through and through! As for book condition, it is tight and clean. 2 corners are gently pushed. 2 tiny edge bumps. 1 light scuff to blue cloth. $2.50 price intact on DJ flap. DJ shows a few small open chips. Super-rare promo wrapper over the DJ with Hume Cronyn's bookplate adhered within. A most unique, rare and desirable first edition.

Originally published in 1936, 'Eyeless in Gaza' is a novel by Aldous Huxley. The title derives from a phrase in John Milton's 'Samson Agonistes'. The book examines the themes of pacifism, personal development, and self-empowerment, as well as the cultural and political landscape of the time.