Miller, Arthur (1915-2005). Death of a Salesman. New York: Viking Press, 1949.
8vo. Original orange cloth stamped in brown; dust jacket; slipcase.
FIRST EDITION, IN THE FIRST ISSUE DUST JACKET with the second "s" in "Salesman" touching Willy Loman's right arm in the front panel illustration, no mention of New York Drama Critics' Circle Award for 1949 and with Esther Handler photo credit on rear flap. Death of a Salesman premiered at the Morosco Theatre on 10 February 1949 with Lee J. Cobb as Willy Loman and Mildred Dunnock as Linda. It would go on to win multiple Tony Awards as well as the 1949 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Bruccoli & Clark, p.265; Jensen A.IV.1a. A FINE COPY.
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