Description
Don’t miss your chance to own a Near Fine first Collector’s Edition, first printing of “Anyone Can Whistle” by Stephen Sondheim and Arthur Laurents, complete with a Very Good dust jacket wrapped in a new archival wrap. First Edition unstated, 1976 Carl Peek Book. First printing with no subsequent printing. The publication of the first edition is described on the copyright page, with the publisher’s name being Random House and the book being published in 1965. This edition also includes a publisher’s post card seeking comments and reviews.
The exterior of the hardcover edition is in Near Fine condition, with clean, bright boards, very strong title ink , clean page blocks, a tight binding with no creases, mild spine tilt, and lightly rolled spine ends. There is mild edge wear and two lightly bumped corners, making this a well-preserved copy.
The interior of the book is also in excellent condition, with no marks, inscriptions, or any other signs of ownership. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, giving a feeling of a brand new book.
The dust jacket is in Very Good condition, with mild surface wear and heavy edge wear, chips, gaps and tears. However, any tears have been expertly repaired with acid-free tape, making this a very attractive copy in a new Brodart archival wrap with one small gap on the front.
“Anyone Can Whistle” by Stephen Sondheim and Arthur Laurents is a musical comedy that tells the story of a small town that fakes a miracle in order to attract tourists. The book has been praised for its clever satire and catchy music.
This Near Fine first edition, first printing copy of “Anyone Can Whistle” is a must-have for any collector of musical theatre literature. Despite the wear and tear on the dust jacket, this copy is in excellent overall condition and offers a rare glimpse into the early career of one of the greatest composers of our time. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to own a piece of musical theatre history.
Ships promptly in corrugated mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap. Very Rare!
