Description: Welcome. This auction is for a RARE FIRST EDITION SIGNED copy of "THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM" by A.J. Cronin. Published by Little, Brown and Company 1941, stated- First Edition, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, Hardcover (no dust jacket), 5.5 x 8.25 inches, 344 pages. A.J. Cronin's extraordinary novel of a Scottish priest/missionary sent to China at the turn of the 20th century. This sweeping drama lays out the journey of a man's character and his yearning to do whatever he can to help his fellow man. A beautiful story filled with great love, sacrifice, courage and compassion. In 1944, this novel was turned into a movie staring Gregory Peck. Overall book condition is Good, previously read, solid spine, no loose or torn pages, previous owner's gift inscription on first page, minor overall shelf-wear to black cloth cover (see listing photos) otherwise unmarked, clean, and tight. It is SIGNED & DATED BY THE AUTHOR- Legendary Scottish novelist A.J. Cronin (1896-1981) on the first endpaper page along with a brief inscription. NOT ex-library or marked Book Club. As with all of my listings- No “Stock Photos” used… ever! The book shown is the book you get! A great First Edition SIGNED copy of a classic novel. >>> I SHIP AT ACTUAL COST <<< I will be happy to combine shipping and offer a substantial discount for multiple book purchases, usually $1.50 or less for each additional title (heavy books maybe slightly more). Every book is carefully wrapped for shipment using quality recycled packing materials to help keep the planet GREEN. USPS Delivery Confirmation Tracking is included FREE with all domestic orders at no addition cost Most orders are shipped within 24-hours of payment. All book orders are shipped using Media Mail to save YOU money. However, if the 8-10 days transit is too long, Priority Mail can be requested at cost. As always, I return positive feedback as soon as it is received. Be sure to look at the other MILITARY, RARE, UNIQUE & SIGNED titles I have available for auction. Thanks for looking... Good Luck and Happy Bidding!!!
Price: 57.5 USD
Location: Bend, Oregon
End Time: 2025-02-01T17:38:37.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.38 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Modification Description: Signed by Author
Signed By: A.J. Cronin
Book Title: THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM
Signed: Yes
Narrative Type: Fiction
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Inscribed: Yes
Subject: Classic novel of missionaries in China
Publication Year: 1941
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Era: Early 20th Century
Author: A.J. Cronin
Genre: World literature & Classics
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Number of Pages: 344
