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Seven Modern Comedies: Available Copies

First edition copy. . Former Library book. (comedy, plays, theatre)

Blue cloth covered boards with old titles; edges and covers worn and rubbed; 1/4" missing from crown; spine is darkened/discolored; 12mo, 6 3/4" to 7 3/4" tall; no jacket. Bookplate on front pastedown; gift inscription on free front endpaper; gutter cracked at half title page; a few other gutter gaps; pages toned with some foxing; 126 pages.

New York, 1929; cloth covered boards; edge and corner wear; cover edges faded; 8vo - over 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; Previous owner's name on free front end paper; Interior is clean and unmarked; 204 pages

Gift inscription to previous owner on ffep.

Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less

2nd Editionoctavo; 126pp; Very Good gilt-stamped blue cloth; book shows sunning & rubbing with lightly softened corners and spine ends show shallow fraying and rubbing; else clean tight copyHardcover

8vo; 204 pages; Very light rubbing and wear to covers.

BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 228. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1929 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 228

Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1928 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 136 Language: English Pages: 136

First U.S. edition. Hardcover. A collection that includes: "Atalanta in Wimbledon," "The Raffle," "The Journey of the Soul," "In Holy Russia," His Sainted Grandmother," "The Hopeless Passion of Mr. Bunyon" and "The Jest of Hahalaba." A very good plus copy with some minor wear to the edges a little chipping to paper at the the base of the spine and a little soiling to the boards. Still, a very presentable copy.

Tiny chip to label on spine not affecting text, else a near fine copy. P/o name on endpaper and no other markings. In an archival Mylar jacket.

New York, NY: G. P. Putnam's Sons. Good plus condition-DJ tattered, pieces missing/Dust Jacket. 1929. First American Edition. 8vo., 204 pp. . Good plus condition-DJ tattered, pieces missing/Dust Jacket

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Limited edition of 250 copies. Very good with owner's names on FFEP and front pastedown. Bookstore sticker rear pastedown. Some foxing to page block edge, else clean and tight.

Dj is torn at spine & edges, chipped/creased edges, rubbed, tanned and soiiled. Light shelf wear, and lightly tanned edges. DATE PUBLISHED: 1928 EDITION: 126

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New York & London: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1929. This is a Very Good (Plus) copy of the First American Edition (stated); there was a limited edition issued in England in the prior year. Light pink paper-covered boards with a black cloth spine; titling on the front cover in black. The spine features a full-length paper label with black titling. Clean text; v, 204 pages. The plays included are "Atalanta in Wimbleton," "The Raffle," "The Journey of the Soul," "In Holy Russia," "His Sainted Grandmother," "The Hopeless Passion of Mr. Bunyon," and "The Jest of Hahalaba." Mildly rubbed around the margins; the spine label has a bit of minor edgewear and a small stain. No dustjacket. A solid copy. First American Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good (Plus)/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

No dustjacket. Part of dustjacket spine has been glued to spine of cover. Marks/fading/scratches to cover & bumps/scuffs to edges. Inscription & picture stuck inside front cover. Tanning/some marks to pages. Content good.

Octavo, 126 pages. In Good plus condition. Spine is orange-tan with gilt lettering. Boards have mild general wear, fraying along spine tail, and mild shelving wear to fore corners. Text block has age toning and light foxing throughout, head edge has moderate dust burning. Shelved in Drama. 1387157. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.

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Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1929. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 222, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 222 222

Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1929. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 232, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 232 232

Limited to 250 copies of which this is no. 155. Small octavo (19.5cm.); original tan cloth, upper cover and spine lettered in gilt; 126pp. Light shelf wear, faint gluestains to front pastedown from previously removed bookplate, some internal foxing, else Very Good and sound, partially unopened. JOSHI & SCHWEITZER A46a.1.

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First American trade edition. Octavo. 204pp. Fine copy in near fine dust jacket with spine sunned, touch of wear at the crown and long streak on the front panel.

First published September 1928. 250 copies only of the edition have been printed, each copy numbered. This is No. 222. Tan cloth with gilt lettering on cover and spine. Mylar cover. Near fine condition with light wear to ends of spine and toning to pages. Binding is tight and text is clean. 1st Printing 1st Printing 1st Printing 1st Printing 1st Printing 1st Printing