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THE PROPERTY OF A LADY
The following lots of Faulkner inscribed books and correspondence document the author's close relationship with Thorsten and Else Jonsson. A journalist, Thorsten Jonsson (1910-1950), served as the New York correspondent for a leading Swedish newspaper during World War II (1943-1946) while pursuing his interest in American contemporary authors. He translated Hemingway and Steinbeck into Swedish, and in Spring 1946, as part of his plan to undertake the translation of Faulkner's novels, he visited with Faulkner in Oxford, Mississippi. But four years later Thorsten passed away unexpectedly, survived by his widow Else and a young daughter. Because of her knowledge of English and American customs, Else, employed by the publishing firm of Bonniers, was to be Faulkner's liaison when he visited Stockholm to collect the Nobel Prize. A romance blossomed, as witnessed by these inscribed volumes and an extensive and heartfelt correspondence.
FAULKNER, William (1897-1962). Doctor Martino and Other Stories. New York: Harrison Smith and Robert Haas, 1934.
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FAULKNER, William (1897-1962). Doctor Martino and Other Stories. New York: Harrison Smith and Robert Haas, 1934.
8o. Original blue cloth; pictorial dust jacket. (spine darkened, a few old tape reinforcements on verso, some edgewear). Provenance: Else Jonsson (presentation inscription from the author).
FIRST TRADE EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY, INSCRIBED BY FAULKNER TO ELSE JONSSON ON THE DATE OF HIS NOBEL PRIZE ACCEPTANCE on the title: "William Faulkner for Else 11 Oct 1950." Peterson A16.1.b.
8o. Original blue cloth; pictorial dust jacket. (spine darkened, a few old tape reinforcements on verso, some edgewear). Provenance: Else Jonsson (presentation inscription from the author).
FIRST TRADE EDITION, PRESENTATION COPY, INSCRIBED BY FAULKNER TO ELSE JONSSON ON THE DATE OF HIS NOBEL PRIZE ACCEPTANCE on the title: "William Faulkner for Else 11 Oct 1950." Peterson A16.1.b.