《苏东坡传》（The Gay Genius: The Life and Times of Su Tungpo） 的 1948年英国首版，由位于英国萨里郡（Surrey）的 The Windmill Press 印刷，William Heinemann Ltd 出版。书内还保留了著名的伦敦东方书局 Arthur Probsthain 的标签，增加了其流传的有序性，同一页的右上角有捐赠人William Watkins手写签名，他是St. Timothy's 执教20多年的耶鲁学者。
Title: The Gay Genius: The Life and Times of Su Tungpo
Author: Lin Yutang
Edition: First UK Edition, 1948, Hardcover
Publisher: William Heinemann Ltd (London / Toronto)
About the Book:
Regarded as one of Lin Yutang’s most celebrated biographical works, The Gay Genius brings to life the story of Su Tungpo (Su Shi), the preeminent polymath of the Song Dynasty. Lin portrays Su not just as a master of poetry and calligraphy, but as a "gay genius"—a soul characterized by irrepressible optimism, humor, and a profound love for life despite political exile.
This 1948 First UK Edition is a collector’s gem. It features exquisite illustrations, including Su Tungpo’s calligraphy and historical depictions of the "Gathering of Scholars at Western Garden." This specific copy bears the vintage bookseller label of Arthur Probsthain (London), adding a touch of provenance to this scholarly treasure.
此书另有惊喜：一份跨越时空的学术见证！
随书附赠一张 2000 年从北京寄往香港中文大学新亚书院的艺术明信片。收件人为捐赠者 Mr. William E. Watkins，明信片上印有‘雅礼协会’（Yale-China Association）的抬头。这不仅记录了 他在亚洲从事学术交流的一段往事，更真实呈现了这本《苏东坡传》多年来伴随主人游历学术重镇的旅程。
