Gas Light [Gaslight] (First UK Edition)
by Patrick Hamilton
- Used
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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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.
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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Details
- Bookseller
- Royal Books, Inc. (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
- Bookseller catalogs
- Books into Film; Film Noir; Directors;
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We are an open shop located in the midtown section of Baltimore. Check our website for directions if you are coming through the Baltimore area. We are open 10AM-6PM EST, Monday through Friday. You may email an order at any time, 24 hours a day.
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- First Edition
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- Clamshell Box
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- Bookplate
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- Cloth
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- Fine
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