Ratter,Magnus — Albert Schweitzer A Biography (Signed & Inscribed By Albert Schweitzer)

The Lindsey Press Signed & Inscribed by Albert Schweitzer: This is a Very Good Copy of this book in Publisher's original blue cloth with gilt title lettering to spine,in a Good Only Dust-Jacket which has some small chips to the head and tail of spine and with a long closed tear along the edge of the spine,rubbed and worn to outer extremities mostly to the corners,still however scarce in dust-wrapper.Not price clipped with 8/6 showing to the front flap.This copy has been SIGNED and Inscribed by Albert Schweitzer on the top edge of the title page.It's inscribed to a Mr Edward Alfred Johnson and his own name and address are present to the front endpaper.The binding of the book remains tight with no cracked hinge joins,clean internally with just a touch of page edge spotting.It is indeed an uncommon signed and inscribed title by Albert Schweitzer who was a most talented individual a Musician,theologian and physician but I suppose above all else he was a true humanitarian.The overarching principle that guided him was 'reverence for life', a philosophy that took him to the jungles of Africa, where he healed many and touched the lives of millions worldwide.Born in Alsace in 1875 he was the son of a Lutheran minister and member of a family of ministers, scholars and musicians, which included a famous cousin, Jean-Paul Sartre. As a child Schweitzer played the organ and piano, and was only nine when he first performed at his father's church. His musical talent earned him international recognition. Although he dedicated his life to the healing profession, he continued to perform as an organist throughout his life, even publishing a book on organ construction and a biography on Bach.8vo 214pp First Edition [1949] Very Good Good First Edition 1st Printing London 8vo