Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition first printing of The Ballad of the Sad Cafe adapted by Edward Albee in an unclipped dust jacket protected in a new archival wrap. Adapted from the novella by Carson McCullers. First Edition, stated
The book is in Near Fine condition with black cloth boards with a few spots, strong title gilt on a straight spine, clean page blocks, tight binding, mild spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and lightly rubbed corners. The interior of the book is in Near Fine condition with no marks, inscriptions, or any other signs of ownership. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and lightly toned.
The dust jacket is in Very Good condition with $5.95 price on the front flap, very mild surface wear and heavy edge wear. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
“The Ballad of the Sad Cafe was first presented by Lewis Allen and Ben Edwards at the Martin Beck Theatre, in New York City, on October 30, 1963. It was directed by Alan Schneider; scenery was by Ben Edwards; lighting by Jean Rosenthal; and the costumes were by Jane Greenwood. Music was composed by William Flanagan. The Production Stage Manager was John Maxtone-Graham. “
Ships promptly in a secure mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.
