Hard Candy: A Book of Stories [1954, First Hardcover with Slipcase]

Williams, Tennessee

Published by New Directions, New York, 1954

About this Item

1954. FIRST LIMITED EDITION IN A SLIPCASE, LIMITED TO 1,500 COPIES. Patterned striped boards, yellow spine, blue lettering, blue tint on top edge, 220 pages. Olive cardboard slipcase. Condition of hardcover: Lightly age toned/wear/soiling to binding. Endpapers have light age toning, a few scattered foxing spots, and a very short crack to first hinge. Light age wear to edges, else overall Very Good. Text is clean, clear. Slipcase: Age darken, soiling, minor bumps and abrasions at corners, short crack to top extremity else overall Good. This is a wonderful, collectible book of Tennessee Williams nine short stories, including those that first appeared in publications such as The New Yorker, and Mademoiselle. Stories include "Three Players of a Summer Game," "Two on a Party," "Hard Candy," and "The Mattress by the Tomato Patch." Of course, Williams is noted for his masterpieces such as "The Glass Menagerie," "A Streetcar Named Desire," and "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof." This book, "Hard Candy," is a limited edition. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Hard Candy: A Book of Stories [1954, First Hardcover with Slipcase]
• Publisher: New Directions, New York
• Publication Date: 1954
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: Limited Edition
• Condition: Very Good