Life Magazine -- October 18, 1942 -- Galley Proof [first publication of Edna St. Vincent Millay's poem The Murder of Lidice]

Chicago: Time, 1942. Paperback. 144 pages: illustrations; 35 cm. (13.75 inches). Paperback. Black tape covering spine. Small typed label at lower edge of front cover: Galley Proof. The cover shows the Great Sphinx of Giza surrounded by sand bags to provide protection during the Second World War. Much of the magazine's content, both advertisements and articles, also reflect American involvement in that ongoing conflict. Also contains the first publication of Edna St. Vincent Millay's poem The Murder of Lidice about the destruction of the Czech village Lidice by the Nazis. In Very Good Condition: 3-cm. tear from lower edge of front cover next to spine; lower corner of front cover slightly creased; clean and solid. Very Good. Item #011652

Price: $24.00