George Bernard Shaw — Shaw on Stalin
London, The Russia Today Society, 1941. First edition. Paperback. A scarce first edition pamphlet by George Bernard Shaw in which he supports the ideals and actions of Joseph Stalin. The first edition of this scarce work, this edition limited to 100,000 copies.A fascinating pamphlet by George Bernard Shaw written during the Second World War, in which he vehemently defends Joseph Stalin.Shaw was an Irish playwright who promoted eugenics, opposed vaccination, and supported the dictatorships of the right and left.From the library of Hugh Selborne, the noted diarist and book collector. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, wraps are age-toned and spotted. Light edge wear to the wraps, with a couple of small chips to the front wrap. Internally, unbound as issued. Pages are lightly age-toned with some spots. Good . Ill.: None. Good .
