Description
For Sale is a rare and exceptional First Edition hardcover copy of Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler. This Near Fine book comes with a Very Good dust jacket wrapped in a new archival wrap, ensuring its protection for years to come.
This book was published in 1979 by Dodd, Mead & Company, and First Edition is stated on the copyright page. First Printing is shown in the full number line, 1 through 10.
The hardcover edition is in Near Fine condition, with clean black, cloth boards and strong title gilt on the spine. The text blocks are heavily foxed, and the binding is tight with no creases. There is a very mild spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and lightly rubbed corners.
The interior of the book contains no marks, inscriptions, or any other signs of ownership, and the end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright.
The Very Good dust jacket has moderate surface and edge wear with a 1/2″ tear repaired by acid-free tape. It is very attractive in a new Brodart archival wrap..
Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is a dark and thrilling tale of revenge, set to the music and lyrics of Stephen Sondheim. This book features the full libretto, as well as photographs from the original Broadway production.
Critics have hailed Sweeney Todd as a masterpiece of the musical theater genre, with its haunting score and captivating story line. Don’t miss your chance to own this classic piece of musical literature. Ships promptly in corrugated mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.
