New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1935. 176pp. Burgundy boards, gilt lettering on the front panel. Spine lettering is totally rubbed. the Lettera" appears on the copyright page, indicating a First edition, first printing. Author inscription to actor Raymond Massey and his wife, Adrienne Allen, a British character actress. "For Adrienne & Roy, with devoted love--Bob, March 1935 (Not forgetting that a lof tof the enclosed master-work was written at 21 Wilton Crescent. Even toning to the pages, Unclipped pictorial jacket (photo of Leslie Howard with cane and backpack on the front panel, taken from the Broadway production. The DJ is in excellent condition, with only a mimimum of edgewear. in fresh mylar sleeve. Humphrey Bogart was also in the play and both actors appeared in the film version. Raymond Massey would latre appear in Sherwood's "Abe Lincoln in Illinois".. Signed and Inscribed By the Author. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good+. Octavo.

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Bookseller: The Chatham Bookseller, LLC (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 033903
Title: The Petrified Forest
Author: Sherwood, Robert Emmet
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: Very Good+
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1935
Size: Octavo
Keywords: Play Raymond Massey Signed Humphrey Bogart Bookfair24

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The Chatham Bookseller began in 1968, and, in 1970, opened a store at its present location in Madison, NJ. The store contains over 10,000 books in over 80 different subjects, and favors good used books and good literature (both hardcover and paperback) over popular books and bestsellers. Our Internet business began in 2001. Upon visiting the store, we can show and sell individual online titles upon request. Store hours are 10:00-5:30 (Tues.-Sat.) and 11:00-4:00 (Sun.). The business is run by Richard Chalfin.

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