The Seesaw Log. A chronicle of the stage production, with the text, of Two for the Seesaw
by Gibson, William
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- 1959 first edition, first printing of Gibson's book which describes the making and success story of his play "Two for t
- Seller
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New York, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1959. First Edition. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. 1959 first edition, first printing of Gibson's book which describes the making and success story of his play "Two for the Seesaw" (full text of the play included). VG edition in G++ DJ with protective acetate. Red boards with green cloth spine; gold text on the spine and Gibson's initials decoratively inlaid into front board. Light even browning to entire text block; no foxing. Light wear to extrems and bumping to corners. Tight boards. One dent across bottom of both boards and text block that appears to be from impact (1/2 cm deep into boards). Overall a nice edition. 273pp. .
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Details
- Bookseller
- Westsider Rare & Used Books Inc.
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 48883
- Title
- The Seesaw Log. A chronicle of the stage production, with the text, of Two for the Seesaw
- Author
- Gibson, William
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover with Dust Jacket
- Book Condition
- Used - 1959 first edition, first printing of Gibson's book which describes the making and success story of his play "Two for t
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1959
- Keywords
- theatre, Two for the Seesaw, acting, plays
Terms of Sale
Westsider Rare & Used Books Inc.
30 days refund is not as described/damaged
About the Seller
Westsider Rare & Used Books Inc.
Biblio member since 2006
New York, New York
About Westsider Rare & Used Books Inc.
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- VG
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- Cloth
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