Death of a Salesman – Arthur Miller
NF/VG Book Club

For sale is a rare and exceptional first Book Club edition of Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller, in a new archival wrap. Book of the Month Club (BOMC) edition, 1949 Viking with W print code on copyright page and 1949 on the title page.  Second Printing Before Publication stated and no gutter code. Same dimensions and same artwork as the true first edition. 140 pages.

The exterior of the book is in Near Fine condition, with clean, bright boards with a  few light spots and the BOMC dimple on the back. Also, strong title ink on a lightly sunned spine, clean page blocks, a tight binding, mild spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, mild edge wear and two lightly bumped corners. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition, with the large bookplate of the previous owner on the first free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions, or any other signs of ownership. The rear end papers and the interior pages are clean and lightly toned, making it an excellent addition to any collection.

The dust jacket is in Very Good condition with heavy edge wear, chips, one 1″ closed tear and BOMC markings only on the flaps. First issue jacket design with iconic drawing of Willy Loman by Joseph March.  Looks great in a new archival sleeve. jacket

Death of a Salesman is a 1949 stage play written by the American playwright Arthur Miller. The play premiered on Broadway in February 1949, running for 742 performances. It is a two-act tragedy set in late 1940s Brooklyn told through a montage of memories, dreams, and arguments of the protagonist Willy Loman, a traveling salesman. Subtitled: Certain private conversations in two acts and a requiem.

 Ships promptly in a corrugated mailer with the book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.