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Gas Light [Gaslight] (First UK Edition)

Gas Light [Gaslight] (First UK Edition)

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Gas Light [Gaslight] (First UK Edition)

by Patrick Hamilton

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About This Item

London: Constable, 1939. First Edition. First Edition. Theater director George Seaton's copy, with his bookplate tipped-in on the front endpaper, and a tipped-in notice from Samuel French (as issued) regarding fees for amateur representation.

Basis for the 1940 British film starring Anton Walbrook, followed by the better-known 1944 film noir directed by George Cukor and starring Ingrid Bergman.

Near Fine in self-wrappers with light glue-darkening around the bookplate, and brief edgewear. In a custom green cloth clamshell box.

The Dark Page I: 1940-1949, p. 128.

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Bookseller
Royal Books, Inc. US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
156464
Title
Gas Light [Gaslight] (First UK Edition)
Author
Patrick Hamilton
Book Condition
Used
Quantity Available
1
Edition
First Edition
Publisher
Constable
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1939
Keywords
Books into Film | Film Noir | Directors
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Books into Film; Film Noir; Directors;

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