A Host at Last Abram L. Sachar 1976 First Edition First Printing Signed Inscribed Hardcover

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DESCRIPTION A signed first edition, first printing of A Host at Last by Abram L. Sachar, published in 1976 by Little, Brown and Company. Sachar, founding president of Brandeis University and a noted historian, wrote this work as an account of Brandeis and its development within American higher education and Jewish institutional history. This copy is personally inscribed and signed by Sachar on the front endpaper, dated 1977, adding collector and institutional-history interest. Author: Abram L. Sachar Title: A Host at Last Publisher: Little, Brown and Company Place of Publication: Boston / Toronto Year: 1976 Edition: First Edition Printing: First Printing Binding: Hardcover Dust Jacket: Not shown / not stated ISBN, if applicable: 0-316-76937-3 Illustrations: Not stated Pagination: Not stated Language: English Provenance: Personally inscribed; recipient name appears to reference Mrs. Jonathan Wainer/Wiener, exact spelling not fully legible from image Signed: Signed and inscribed by Abram L. Sachar, dated 1977 Notable Attributes: First edition, first printing; signed and inscribed by Abram L. Sachar; dated 1977; founding president of Brandeis University; history of Brandeis University and American Jewish higher education Edition Verification Notes: Copyright page states “First Edition” and shows a number line beginning with “1,” supporting first printing identification. Copyright page states copyright © 1976 by Abram L. Sachar. Publisher is stated as Little, Brown and Company, with publication noted in Boston and Toronto. The inscription is visible on the front endpaper and is signed by Abram L. Sachar, dated 1977. Condition: Hardcover volume with copyright page and signed inscription page shown. Interior pages appear generally clean with light age toning consistent with a 1976 publication. The front endpaper contains a personal inscription and signature by Abram L. Sachar. A small bookseller label from Atlanta-Fulton Brown Books appears on the copyright page. Exterior boards, spine, binding, page edges, dust jacket status, and any additional wear are not fully visible from the available images and should be reviewed in the complete photo set. Dust jacket is not shown or stated. Description: First edition, first printing of Abram L. Sachar’s A Host at Last, published by Little, Brown and Company in 1976. Hardcover format. Copyright page states “First Edition” with a number line beginning in “1.” This copy is signed and personally inscribed by Sachar on the front endpaper, dated 1977. A collectible copy for readers interested in Brandeis University, Jewish institutional history, American higher education, and signed works by university founders and historians. From a carefully curated catalog emphasizing collectible, decorative, and historically significant editions selected for condition and presentation. Collector and dealer inquiries are welcome, and we are happy to watch for specific titles or editions for private libraries and curated collections. All items are carefully packed and shipped using environmentally conscious materials, including recycled boxes and protective packing whenever possible. FROM THE HOUSE Institutional histories are most compelling when written by the people who helped shape the institution itself. A Host at Last carries that particular authority, with Abram L. Sachar writing not merely as an observer, but as a central figure in the formation of Brandeis University. The signed inscription gives this copy a more personal presence, making it especially appealing for collectors of Jewish history, university history, and books connected to the founders who built modern academic life. ~ Maxwell