WILDER, Thornton (1897-1975). A group of 7 works, MOST FIRST EDITIONS, MOST SIGNED, comprising:
1) The Long Christmas Dinner & Other Plays in One Act. New York et al: Coward -McCann, Inc., et al, 1931. FIRST TRADE EDITION, FIRST PRINTING
2) The Ides of March. New York et al: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1948. FIRST EDITION (stated), LIMITED ISSUE, number 184 of 750 copies or the FIRST PRINTING, with "M-W" on the copyright page for distribution to friends of the House, SIGNED BY WILDER.
3) The Ides of March. New York et al: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1948. FIRST TRADE EDITION (stated "FIRST EDITION"), FIRST PRINTING, with "M-W" on the copyright page. INSCRIBED BY WILDER on the title-page: "Donald from Thornton - ever cordially - Feb 1948." With a publisher's order form laid in.
4) [Another copy]. The Ides of March. New York et al: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1948. FIRST TRADE EDITION (stated "FIRST EDITION"), FIRST PRINTING, with "M-W" on the copyright page.
5) The Eighth Day. New York et al: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1967. In glassine (lacking slipcase). FIRST EDITION (stated), LIMITED ISSUE, one of an unknown number of copies of a "special edition reserved for friends of the Author and the House," INSCRIBED BY WILDER: "Joe Dewey cordial regards Thornton Wilder at Williamstown again June 30, 1967."
6) The Eighth Day. New York et al: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1967. FIRST EDITION (stated), trade issue.
7) Theophilus North. New York et al: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1973. FIRST EDITION. INSCRIBED BY WILDER: "Made with Love - Dick and Peggy Thornton Wilder Nov. 30 1973."
Together, 7 works in 7 volumes, all 8vo, all in original bindings and in dust jackets as issued, condition generally very good.
Fine Literature from the Collection of Richard C. McKenzie
This lot is located in Chicago.
