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London: Chapman & Hall, 1928. Spine extremes of book have been professionally restored. Small four digit number to front free endpaper. The scarce first edition/first state (with the proper names on pp. 168-169) of the author's first book bound in the publisher's original black and red "swirled" boards, stamped in gold. With the five drawings by the author present. Housed in a custom-made matching clam-shell box. 288 pp. . First British Edition. Hard Cover. VG+/No Jacket.

NY: Knopf, 1964. The first edition of the author's first book in the first state dustwrapper (albeit price-clipped) that has 10/64 on the bottom corner of the front flap. Dustwrapper shows one closed tear to top of rear panel and minimal chipping to top of spine. Book has been read, but is relatively tight and clean. Author-Signed Bookplate affixed to half-title page. Certainly above average and priced right. . AUTHOR-SIGNED Bookplate. First Edition. Hard Cover. VG++/VG++ Price-Clipped.

NY: Knopf, 1943. Bound in light green cloth, stamped in forest green. Only flaws to book are a bit of dustiness to edges and a small number 5649 written on the ffep. The dustwrapper has had some minor restoration work done to the top of the spine. Shows a little darkening to the rear panel. But no chips, tears to speak of. One of 6000 copies in the first edition. Overall, a tight, clean copy of the book in original dustwrapper -- rare in this protected condition. Basis for the bizarre movie directed by George Haight of the same title that starred Robert Montgomery as Marlowe -- but because of the "subjective camera" method -- you rarely see the actor. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine.

IN: Bobbs-Merrill, 1938. Dustwrapper shows a bit of light vertical scuffing to front panel and the lightest edgewear. The book, bound in tan cloth and stamped in dark blue is tight and clean. The dustwrapper (which is cream-colored, printed in gold, kelly green and black) is stunning. The scarce first edition of the author's first book. Becoming difficult to find in this protected condition. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine.

Calcutta: Writers Workshop, 1981. Previous owner's neat small stamp on ffep. Two inch mark on title page. Bound in orange decorative cloth, stamped in gold. Preceeded by a signed, limited edition of 150. This is the first "Flexiback" edition of Seth's first book in glassine dustwrapper with the scarce wraparound band still in place. Actually scarcer than the signed, limited edition. Laid in is an ALS from the publisher, P. Lal. 72 pp. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/VG++. 8vo.

NY: New Directions, 1947. Previous owner's neat ownership stamp to ffep. The first edition of this book, bound in pink boards, printed in black and white. Book is stunning with no discernible flaws. The dustwrapper shows some yellowing to top edge of front panel and crinkling and minor closed tears to top of back panel. A beautiful copy of this book that is seldom encountered in this condition. The author's most desirable first edition. The $2.75 price on the bottom flap of the front d.w. is intact. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/VG++.

NY: Atheneum, 1962. Dustwrapper shows just a slight hint of edgewear and is price-clipped. Overall, a tight, bright copy of the first edition (stated) of this classic play made even more famous by the hit movie starring Taylor/Burton. Scarce in this protected condition. Signed by Mr. Albee on a bookplate affixed to the second free endpaper. . Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine -- Price-Clipped.