No Pasaran! (They Shall Not Pass) A Story of the Battle of Madrid [INSCRIBED]
Pasadena: Published by the Author Station A, Pasadena, 1937. First edition. Softcover. Inscribed and signed by Upton Sinclair on front cover. Octavo. 96pp. Original dark gray wraps with black lettering and ruling on cover.
"This book is a cry for freedom, and for decency in human affairs. It deals with one of the great heroic episodes of history, now going on. The story of a group of American boys who join the International Brigade and stop the Fascists at the gates of Madrid. A New York publishing house stood ready to bring out this books at $2.00. The author has preferred to make this attempt at mass circulation. The first edition is 50,000 copies, and this is an appeal to YOU to help distribute them. Conrad Berkovoco writes: "A powerful and moving story. Should have a large sale in many countries. The battle scenes are magnificent know, because I have seen battles." (From front cover). With Sinclair's facsimile signature at the end of the text. Contains an address to the read by Sinclair on inside front cover. Inside back and back cover listing books for sale by Upton Sinclair, all published by the author. Very good condition. Item #49366
Price: $350.00