The Citadel (Signed Plus Movie Cast Signatures) Cronin, A. J. Books To Film Specials,National Book Award Winners

1st US Edition/1st Printing --Stated "First Edition - published September 1937". SIGNED by author on a card attached to half-title page: "To Roy from A.J. Cronin". Groundbreaking novel in its treatment of the contentious subject of medical ethics. It has been credited with laying the foundation in Britain for the introduction of the NHS. Winner of the National Book Award in 1937. light foxing to page edges and wear at top of spine. DJ rubbed with edge wear, small chipping and 1" chip at spine top. $2.50 price present on DJ flap; mylar protected. Photo of Cronin on front pastedown. From the famous 1938 film version of the novel: Attached to front end page is a card SIGNED by KING VIDOR (the film's Director); a cut-signature card SIGNED by ROBERT DONAT (played 'Andrew Manson'); and a autographed page SIGNED by ROSALIND RUSSELL (played 'Christine'-- signed as 'Rosalind R. Brisson' her married name). Laid-in (not attached) is a handwritten note SIGNED by EMLYN WILLIAMS (played 'Owen'); and a postal First Day Cover (FDC) SIGNED by SIR REX HARRISON (played 'Dr. Lawford'). Unique copy for the Cronin - Citadel fan or collector. NOTE: No international orders for this book. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall