Semi-Centennial: Some of the Life and Part of the Opinions of Leonard Bacon

New York: Harper and Brothers, 1939. First Edition. Association Copy, INSCRIBED by the author on the front endpaper to playwright George Middleton: "George Middleton / from his friend / the author."

Middleton's nephew David's ownership stamp on the front pastedown.

New Jersey-born playwright, director, and producer George Middleton served as president of the Dramatists Guild of America from 1927 to 1929. He is perhaps best remembered today for his instrumental role in creating the Minimum Basic Agreement, a collective bargaining agreement that covers benefits, rights, and protections for Writers Guild of America members. Middleton was also known for his collaborations with Guy Bolton, including the successful 1917 stage comedy "Polly With a Past," basis for the 1920 film adaptation.

Very Good, lacking the dust jacket, with boards slightly bowed, bumped corners, and spine moderately faded.

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