The Odd Couple

Simon, Neil

Published by Random House, New York, 1966

About this Item

First edition, stated first printing. Herb Vigran's copy with his name and address scripted on the upper corner of the front paste-down. Light rubbing to spine ends, a tiny crimp to bottom corner, and some rubbing along side Vigran's address in California, else book in fine condition; price-clipped dust jacket with moderate wear to spine ends/corners and light rubbing along folds, else fine. Herbert Vigran was an American character actor in Hollywood from the 1930s to the 1980s, starting with radio, he performed in shows with Jack Benny, Bob Hope, Lucille Ball and Jimmy Durante. Over his 50-year career, he made over 350 television and film appearances. Tony Award-winning Broadway play, originally premiered on Broadway (1965). Basis for the 1968 film starring Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau. Gene Saks directed both the play and the film, featuring several baseball players in cameos, including Roberto Clemente in his only film appearance, basis for the popular sitcom series with Tony Randall and Jack Klugman.

Seller Inventory # 022936

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Odd Couple
• Publisher: Random House, New York
• Publication Date: 1966
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Herb Vigran (Association); Friedman-Abeles (Photos)
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Drama
  • Comedy
  • Association Copies