Leon Uris - The Haj - Franklin Library - Signed First Edition - 1984

Leon Uris – The Haj (Franklin Library, 1984) - Signed First Edition

Edition note:
Privately printed and personally signed by Leon Uris for members of The Signed First Edition Society. Illustrated by Reinord Von Whitt-Pritchette.

Introduction:
First published in 1984, The Haj is Leon Uris’s sweeping historical novel set against the turbulent backdrop of the Middle East in the mid-20th century. Through the story of Ibrahim al Soukori and his family, Uris explores the social upheavals, political struggles, and human conflicts that shaped the region. Combining family saga with geopolitical drama, the book reflects Uris’s characteristic blend of historical detail and narrative intensity.

Content:
This Franklin Library first edition includes Reinord Von Whitt-Pritchette’s monochrome illustrations, which complement the novel’s themes with atmospheric, period-inspired artwork. The introductory pages detail the author’s intentions and contextual framing, and the volume includes reference maps covering key regions and historical timelines that anchor the narrative in real events.

Features:
Publisher: The Franklin Library, Franklin Center, Pennsylvania
Year: 1984
Author: Leon Uris
Illustrator: Reinord Von Whitt-Pritchette
Edition: Signed First Edition
Binding: Full tan leather with elaborate gilt dagger motif and patterned gilt decorations
Endpapers: Marbled
Page edges: Gilt
Ribbon marker: Satin
Paper: Archival-quality, acid-neutral paper
Signature: Personally signed by Leon Uris on the flyleaf

Condition:
Excellent condition. Clean pages, tight binding, bright gilt, and no marks or writing. A beautifully preserved signed copy.

Shipping:
Carefully packed and shipped with tracking number.