Hour of Gold, Hour of Lead: Diaries and Letters 1929-1932

Second book in an ongoing series (see our other listings) comprised of intimate diaries, letters, & photographs that the author began to publish in the wake of the horrible tragedy that beset her & her husband, aviator Charles Lindbergh, on 1 Mar 1932 when their firstborn son was kidnapped from his nursery & murdered. This volume starts with her early married life, through the couple's days flying together, to the pressures of their increasing fame & celebrity, through the crime & surrounding media circus, to the birth of their second child. In 340 pages with 32 pages of illustrations, including many rare photos. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing from 1973,this hardcover has marigold-colored cloth-covered boards with a thin blue cloth-wrapped spine; gilt lettering to front & spine. Condition is Fine: completely clean, binding tight & square, pages creamy white & unmarked. Very slight corner bumping. The unclipped DJ is also Fine: clean & bright & unworn, protected in new clear mylar cover free. SPECIAL: order either of the other books by Mrs. Lindbergh in this series of diaries & letters & take 20% off, ship for only $1.00 each additional book! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received Weekdays by 2 pm (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Product Info

ISBN: 0151421765

ISBN-13: 9780151421763

Publisher: Harcourt, Brace, Jovanovich

Year: 1973

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

Seller Info

GargoyleBooks

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Country: United States