Description: The Teahouse of the August Moon, John Patrick First edition, first printing of Patrick's theatrical adaptation of Vern Snieder's 1951 novel, a Broadway hit, running for 1,027 performances and winning awards including the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best American Play of the Year, the Pulitzer Prize in Drama, and the Tony Award. Inscribed by Patrick to the flyleaf and signed by by all the cast members from the original Broadway production on November 28, 1954, as well as Gerald (Jerry) Ito, who was a Villager replacement, and Barbara Luna, who was replacing Mary Ann Reeve that evening. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1952. Publisher's original black cloth, spine lettered in red; pp. frontispiece, (vi), 180. A very good copy in a good, price-intact dust jacket. Binding remains sturdy and square, board extremities rubbed, internally clean. Jacket show general shelfwear and chipping, a few closed tears, faint dampstain to back panel. Protected in archival mylar. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, The Rare Book Sleuth is a rare and antiquarian book dealer specializing in modern first editions, signed copies and notable rarities. As a proud member of the ABAA, the Rare Book Sleuth adheres to the highest standards of professionalism in the field. Terms PayPal and credit cards are accepted. All items are shipped within 3 business days, fully insured via USPS. Expedited and international shipping is also available. All books are guaranteed as described and returnable for any reason within 30 days.
Price: 1500 USD
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
Subject: Literature & Fiction
