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Sale 5183 - Books & Manuscripts
Feb 18, 2021 5:00AM ET
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[Literature] Williams, Tennessee Group of 2 Signed First Editions

American Blues: Five Short Plays (New York): Dramatists Play Service Inc., no date (ca. 1948). First edition, first issue of the Acting Edition (with author's name misspelled on front wrapper). 8vo. (ii), 77, (i) (ads) pp. Inscribed by Williams on half-title: "To Norman-I wish it/were half as bright/as the day/Tennessee." Original limp blue printed wrappers; all edges trimmed. Together with: The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone New York: A New Directions Book, (1950). First and limited edition, one of 500 copies, signed by Williams. 8vo. (x), 148, (4) pp. Original quarter cream cloth over patterned paper-covered boards, stamped in gilt; top edge stained blue, other edges trimmed; in original blue slip case, slightly worn and soiled.

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