Description: For the Record - Memoirs of Eva, Marchioness of Reading Author: Eva, Marchioness of Reading Title: For the Record - Memoirs of Eva, Marchioness of Reading Publication: London: Hutchinson of London, 1973 Edition: First Description: 240. A fine signed! copy in black cloth with silvered titles on spine DJ is near fine with only the slightest edge wear This copy is signed by the author, which is quite noteworthy, since she died later in the year of publication The book in not common, but signed it may be unique (See photo)From Wikipedia: Eva Violet Isaacs, 2nd Marchioness of Reading CBE JP (née Mond; 6 August 1895 â€" 14 August 1973) was a British philanthropist, Zionist activist, children's welfare advocate, and writer Among other roles, she served as vice president of the World Jewish Congress, president of its British section, and president of the National Council of Women Eva Violet Mond was born in Lowndes Square, London, the eldest daughter of Sir Alfred Mond and Violet Goetze (later the 1st Baron and Baroness Melchett) Her paternal grandfather was German-born chemist and industrialist Ludwig Mond Though her father was of Jewish descent, Eva was baptised and raised in her mother's Anglican faith On 28 September 1914, she married Gerald Rufus Isaacs, son of Alice Cohen and Rufus Isaacs, 1st Marquess of Reading, in a civil ceremony She began reconnecting with her Jewish heritage after a series of trips to Palestine, and formally converted to Judaism under the supervision of Rabbi Dr Maurice Perlzweig in 1933 She thereafter became a member of London's Liberal Jewish Synagogue and an active Zionist Lady Reading became involved in various child welfare charities, including as Chairman of the National Society of Day Nurseries and as member of the General Nursing Council She toured the United States as a representative of the United Jewish Appeal in 1939, and the same year became president of the British section of the World Jewish Congress Under her leadership, the organisation petitioned the British government to take action to save Jews during the Holocaust She meanwhile served as regional adviser on child care for the Ministry of Health from 1940 to 1945, and served as vice chairman of the Children's Refugee Movement, which supported 10,000 orphaned Jewish refugees She became vice president of the World Jewish Congress in 1947, and from 1955 to 1957 served as president of the National Council of Women She died at her home in Thakeham, West Sussex, on 14 August 1973, one week after her 78th birthday 240 pp. Fine / Near Fine. Seller ID: AA441 Baykorp Books Selling quality books and related items at reasonable prices. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 375 USD
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Author: Eva, Marchioness of Reading
Publisher: Hutchinson of London
Year Printed: 1973
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Signed
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
