《蘇東坡傳》（The Gay Genius: The Life and Times of Su Tungpo） 的 1948年英國首版，由位於英國薩里郡（Surrey）的 The Windmill Press 印刷，William Heinemann Ltd 出版。書內還保留了著名的倫敦東方書局 Arthur Probsthain 的標籤，增加了其流傳的有序性，同一頁的右上角有捐贈人William Watkins手寫簽名，他是St. Timothy's 執教20多年的耶魯學者。
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.
此書另有驚喜：一份跨越時空的學術見證！
隨書附贈一張 2000 年從北京寄往香港中文大學新亞書院的藝術明信片。收件人為捐贈者 Mr. William E. Watkins，明信片上印有‘雅禮協會’（Yale-China Association）的抬頭。這不僅記錄了 他在亞洲從事學術交流的一段往事，更真實呈現了這本《蘇東坡傳》多年來伴隨主人遊歷學術重鎮的旅程。
