Description: An American Tragedy (First Edition, in two volumes) Author: Theodore Dreiser Title: An American Tragedy (First Edition, in two volumes) Publication: New York: Boni and Liveright, 1925 Edition: First Edition Description: First Edition, in two volumes with dust jackets, housed together as issued in the publisher's illustrated slipcase.Basis for the stunning, bleak 1951 film noir "A Place in the Sun," directed by George Stevens and starring Montgomery Clift and Elizabeth Taylor. Theodore Dreiser's first novel in a decade at the time, a scathing indictment of the American dream, bringing him to the zenith of his critical and commercial success.Both volumes Near Fine. Dust jacket for Volume 1 is Very Good, bright and clean but with a chip at the top of the rear panel. Dust jacket for Volume 2 is Near Fine. In a lightly worn, Very Good plus example of the original slipcase. Dust jacket of the first volume has small chips on the rear panel and spine ends, but is otherwise intact. All told, an exceptional set.The Dark Page I: 1940-1949, p. 44-45. Seller ID: 161220 Subject: Books into Film, Film Noir Royal Books Baltimore, MD Royal Books is located in the midtown area of Baltimore, Maryland. Since 1996, we have specialized in rare books and paper relating to twentieth century literature, genre fiction, the arts, and popular culture, with a particular emphasis on cinema. Terms of Sale All books noted as First Editions are also First Printings unless indicated otherwise. All items are guaranteed to be as described, and may be returned at any time for any reason for a full refund, including return postage if not as described. Shipping & International Customers Shipping within the US is free by USPS Media Mail. Please ask us about faster options and international shipping rates BEFORE placing an order. We are happy to upgrade shipping to Priority Mail or to arrange overseas shipping to many foreign countries upon request. If you are outside the US, and would like a quote for shipping prior to making payment, please go ahead and place your order, but do NOT pay for it. We will send a quote immediately for cheapest shipping (typically First Class). If you would like something other than cheapest shipping, let us know by way of an inquiry.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 2850 USD
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Author: Theodore Dreiser
Publisher: Boni and Liveright
Year Printed: 1925
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
