THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER AND OTHER PLAYS IN ONE ACT: The First Copy

WILDER, Thornton

Published by Coward-McCann/Yale University Press, New York/New Haven, 1931

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Seller: Charles Agvent, est. 1987, ABAA, ILAB, Fleetwood, PA, U.S.A.Charles Agvent, est. 1987, ABAA, ILAB

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Only 5,900 copies printed. These one-act plays represent Wilder's first attempt at a colloquial style and his first successful work for the theatre. This copy is wonderfully INSCRIBED and SIGNED by the author with a quote from the play: "For Charlie:/with best wishes/from Thornton Wilder/Burton Ct./U. of Chicago/'The best of them/all' p. 69/This is the first/copy signed by/me- of the/non-specials." The last statement is a reference to the signed edition limited to 525 copies. Very Good in a Good only dustwrapper with edgewear and tears.

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Title
THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER AND OTHER PLAYS IN ONE ACT: The First Copy
Author
WILDER, Thornton
Publisher
Coward-McCann/Yale University Press, New York/New Haven
Publication year
1931
Dust jacket
Dust Jacket Included
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Signed by Author(s)
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
First Trade Edition.
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We maintain an active inventory of 5000 to 7500 books, letters, manuscripts, and photographs. The majority of those items are Rare as opposed to Used. We are always looking to buy new material, so please offer us anything that you think might be of interest. We have been in business since 1987 and are proud to be members of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA) and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB).

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