赛珍珠珍稀John Day五册套装 Pearl S. Buck Collection: A Rare 5-Volume "John Day"

发现一段文学历史。

我们诚挚推出这组极具收藏价值的赛珍珠（Pearl S. Buck）珍藏五部曲。这套系列不仅代表了赛珍珠作为首位获诺贝尔文学奖美国女作家的巅峰创作时期，更珍贵的是，其中两本完整保留了前藏家 Alex Raus Frankoviz 的专属藏书票（Ex-Libris）。

这套书籍均由赛珍珠御用出版社 The John Day Company 出版。从 1932 年出版的《Sons》第一版贸易装订本（First Trade Edition），到 1939 年发行的《The Patriot》，每一本书都乘载着 20 世纪中叶的阅读痕迹，是收藏家们寻觅已久的文学宝藏。

1. 《Imperial Woman》（慈禧太后传）

 Pearl S. Buck: Imperial Woman (1956) – Third Impression 

 内容简介：本书深入刻画清末最后一位强权统治者慈禧太后的生平与内心世界，展现了她在动荡时期既保守又果断的复杂面貌。赛珍珠以其独特的文学视角，重新诠释了这段影响中国命运的历史。

 历史背景：本书于 1956 年出版，此版本为「第三次印刷 (Third Impression)」。它不仅是一部文学小说，更是西方视角下对中国末代帝制女性领袖极具影响力的历史重构。

 书本状态：精装本。书况保持良好。

2. 《The Exile》（放逐）

 Pearl S. Buck: The Exile (1936) – Scarce 1936 Third Printing with Provenance

 内容简介：本书是赛珍珠为其母亲撰写的传记体小说，叙述了一位美国女性在中国的生活经历，以及她在异国他乡所承受的孤独与使命感。

 历史背景：此版本为 1936 年 2 月的「第三次印刷」。这部作品是赛珍珠早期的重要著作，反映了她对跨文化经验的深刻观察，具有极高的研究价值。

 书本状态：精装本。珍稀之处：内页留有「Alex Raus Frankoviz」藏书票以及前藏家留下的铅笔编号「50」，这些历史痕迹记录了此书在不同图图书馆间的流动与珍藏过程。

3. 《Fighting Angel》（战斗的天使）

 Pearl S. Buck: Fighting Angel – Vintage Edition with Ex-Libris

 内容简介：作为《The Exile》的姊妹篇，本书详细描述了赛珍珠父亲作为传教士在中国的艰苦奋鬥史。它不仅是一部家庭传记，更是一扇了解近代中美文化交流与冲突的窗口。

 历史背景：本书与《The Exile》同样出自 John Day 出版社，该社是赛珍珠作品的主要推手，对于其作品在英语世界的传播至关重要。

 书本状态：精装本。珍稀之处：扉页同样具备「Alex Raus Frankoviz」藏书票。内页有少量岁月留下的痕迹，但装帧结构依然稳固，适合作為收藏。

4. 《Sons》（儿子们）首版首印

 Pearl S. Buck: Sons (1932) – First Trade Edition, First Printing

 内容简介：作为《大地》三部曲的第二部，本书接续前作，探讨王龙家族后代的变迁。赛珍珠在此书中深入描绘了中国土地观念在动荡时代下的传承与瓦解。

 历史背景：根据书名页资讯，此书为 1932 年 9 月出版的「第一版贸易装订本 (First Trade Edition)」。这是这部经典著作非常早期的印刷版本，具有极高的收藏价值。

 书本状态：精装本。书封保存完整，内页记载详细的作者背景与出版资讯。书况良好，适合严肃文学收藏者。

5. 《The Patriot》（爱国者）

 Pearl S. Buck: The Patriot (1939) – Vintage Edition

 内容简介：本书透过一段跨国婚姻与革命鬥争，深刻展现了中日战争期间中国知识份子的挣扎与爱国情怀，是一部兼具历史价值与个人情感的战争小说。

 历史背景：根据版权页标示，此书出版于 1939 年。这也是赛珍珠身為诺贝尔文学奖得主后，在国际文坛影响力鼎盛时期推出的重要作品。

 书本状态：精装本。封面设计简约，书脊保存状况良好，展现了 1930 年代出版物的典雅质感。

Discover a piece of literary history.

We are honored to present this highly collectible 5-volume set by Pearl S. Buck. This collection not only represents the pinnacle of创作 (creative) output from the first American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, but also features the unique provenance of two volumes containing the original "Ex-Libris" bookplates of former owner Alex Raus Frankoviz.

All volumes in this set were published by Pearl S. Buck’s primary publisher, The John Day Company. Ranging from a 1932 First Trade Edition of Sons to the 1939 release of The Patriot, each book carries the tangible marks of mid-20th-century history—a true literary treasure long sought after by dedicated collectors.

1. Imperial Woman

Pearl S. Buck: Imperial Woman (1956) – Third Impression

 Synopsis: This novel deeply explores the life and inner world of Empress Dowager Cixi, the final powerful ruler of late Qing Dynasty China. Buck captures her complex persona—at once conservative and decisive—during a time of upheaval, offering a unique literary interpretation of this history-shaping figure.

 Historical Context: Published in 1956, this is the "Third Impression." It serves not only as a literary work but as a significant Western historical reimagining of China’s last imperial female leader.

 Condition: Hardcover. Well-preserved.

2. The Exile

Pearl S. Buck: The Exile (1936) – Scarce 1936 Third Printing with Provenance

 Synopsis: A biographical novel written for her mother, this work recounts an American woman’s life in China, capturing the loneliness and sense of mission she endured in a foreign land.

 Historical Context: This is the February 1936 "Third Printing." An essential early work by Buck, it reflects her profound observations on cross-cultural experiences and holds immense research value.

 Condition: Hardcover. Includes the original "Alex Raus Frankoviz" bookplate and the former owner’s handwritten pencil notation "50," documenting the book's journey through various libraries.

3. Fighting Angel

Pearl S. Buck: Fighting Angel – Vintage Edition with Ex-Libris

 Synopsis: A companion piece to The Exile, this book details the arduous life and struggles of Buck’s father as a missionary in China. More than a family biography, it acts as a window into the cultural exchange and conflicts between China and the West.

 Historical Context: Like The Exile, this was published by The John Day Company, the primary champion of Buck’s work, which was instrumental in her success within the English-speaking world.

 Condition: Hardcover. Includes the "Alex Raus Frankoviz" bookplate on the front endpaper. Shows minor signs of aging, but the binding remains solid—an excellent addition for any collection.

4. Sons

Pearl S. Buck: Sons (1932) – First Trade Edition, First Printing

 Synopsis: The second installment of the House of Earth trilogy, this volume follows the next generation of Wang Lung’s family. Buck poignantly depicts the transmission and erosion of traditional Chinese ties to the land amidst an era of turmoil.

 Historical Context: According to the title page, this is the "First Trade Edition" published in September 1932. As a very early printing of this classic, it possesses high collectible value.

 Condition: Hardcover. The cover is intact, with detailed author background and publishing information inside. In good condition, ideal for the serious literary collector.

5. The Patriot

Pearl S. Buck: The Patriot (1939) – Vintage Edition

 Synopsis: Through a narrative of transnational marriage and revolutionary struggle, this novel reveals the inner conflicts and patriotism of Chinese intellectuals during the Sino-Japanese War. It is a work that balances historical weight with profound personal emotion.

 Historical Context: Published in 1939, this work was released when Buck was at the height of her international influence as a Nobel Laureate.

 Condition: Hardcover. Featuring a minimalist cover design and a well-preserved spine, it embodies the elegant aesthetic of 1930s publishing.