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American Dream, The and Zoo Story- Edward Albee
VG Later Print PB

Original price was: $35.00.Current price is: $15.00.

Very Good First Edition Paperback – Later Printing. Please see below for more details.

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Description

For sale: a Rare first paperback edition early printing of Two Plays By Edward Albee: The American Dream and The Zoo Story by Edward Albee. First  Paperback Edition, unstated, 1961 Signet Books. 26th Printing with partial number line, 26 27 28 29 30 31 32. AE 5380 code and $3.95 cover price

The exterior of the paperback edition is in Very Good  condition, with bright , lightly rubbed covers, a corner crease on the back, clean page blocks, no spine tilt, rubbed spine ends, and mild edge and corner wear. The title and author name are both visible on the skinny spine.

The interior of the book is in Very Good condition with the previous owner’s name on the first free end paper and the outside front cover and the last name on the side page block. There are also 12 lines underlined on pages 53-55, which is the Preface to The American Dream. The interior pages are toned and a little stiff. One page edge has a 1/2″ tear repaired with acid-free tape.

Two plays at the foundation of the modern American theatre. The American Dream is a startling comedy of middle-class mores and murder. The Zoo Story is a harrowing portrait of a young man alienated from the human race.  Published in 1961

Ships promptly in a manila envelope with book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.

Additional information

Weight 0.25 lbs
Dimensions 7 × 4 × 0.5 in
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