
Scarce Early Title
Coward, Noel ~ Private Lives – An Intimate Comedy In Three Acts (With The Scarce Wrapper)
Heinemann 1930
The First UK printing published by Heinemann in 1930.The BOOK is in VERY GOOD ++ or better condition.The binding is tight and the gilt titling is still bright.There is mild pushing at the spine tip. There is some light fading of the spine and edges of the boards (see photos).Mild offsetting of the endpapers .There is one neat previous owner's name to the front end paper.Light foxing to the text block.The fragile WRAPPER is in near FINE condition. It is NOT price-clipped.Mild edge wear with a little loss at the upper spine tip.The edges and spine are browned.The wrapper is very clean and fresh for its age and is now protected in a removable Brodart archival protector.One of the highlight plays from Noel Coward.Very scarce to find in the wrapper and as such collectible.
BINDING: Hardcover
CONDITION: Near Fine
JACKET: Very Good ++
£425