Description
For sale: an exceptional first edition, first printing hardcover copy of Bertolt Brecht Collected Plays, Vol. 9: Adaptations by Bertolt Brecht. First American Edition unstated, 1972 Pantheon. First Printing with no subsequent printing. Not the 2000 reissue.
The book is in Near Fine condition with clean, bright boards with light marks, strong title ink on a wrinkled spine and strong title gilt on the front. Also with, clean page blocks, tight binding, no spine tilt, rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and lightly rubbed corners. The interior of the book is in Near Fine condition with an erased price on the first free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions or signs of ownership inside. The rear end paper and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.
The dust jacket is In Very Good condition with mild surface wear, a lightly sunned spine, heavy edge wear, chips, gaps and three 1/2″ tears repaired with pH-neutral tape. Dust jacket is first state with $10.00 price on the front flap next to a stain from an old price tag. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
