The Book Shed

Signed. Light shelf wear to the book; more to to tips, corners, and edges of the jacket. First printing, no others noted. Inscribed by the author on the front endpaper. From 1949 to 1977 Martin was the headmaster of St. Albans School Washington D.C., the alma mater of many distinguished Americans. The columnist David Ignatius wrote at his passing: "It's fair to say that many of his former students, myself included, regarded him as one of the greatest men we ever knew."--The Washington Post, May 5,1997. Books and other items ship promptly with a tracking number and (generally over $15.00) jacket protectors if applicable. Clean recycled packing material will be used when possible. The Book Shed has a been a member of the Vermont Antiquarian Bookseller's Association since 1997. An online bookseller with a bookshop sensibility!