Description
For Sale is a Very Good Book Club Edition hardcover copy of “Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler. This book comes with a 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, but book club edition is not stated on the copyright page and the book contains no dimple or gutter code. The only mention of BCE is on the dust jacket flap.
The hardcover edition is in Very Good condition, with clean black boards and lightly faded, red title ink on the spine. The text blocks are clean, and the binding is tight with no creases. There is a mild spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and lightly rubbed corners.
The interior of the book features the previous owner’s name on the first free end paper, but no other marks or inscriptions. The end papers and interior pages are clean and lightly toned.
The Good dust jacket has lightly soiled surfaces and heavy edge wear, with chips and one gap. Despite these flaws, 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. While this copy is not in perfect condition, it is still in Very Good condition and the story remains as enthralling as ever. 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.