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Coward, Noel ~ Quadrille : Presentation Copy Signed By Noel Coward And The Play’s Cast

William Heinemann, London : 1952

The First UK printing published by William Heinemann, London in 1952. Autograph presentation copy, inscribed and signed by the author. The recipient was the actress Sylvia Coleridge (1909-1986), who played Octavia, Countess of Bonnington at the play’s first performance at the Opera House, Manchester on the 15th July 1952. Additionally autographed by the play’s cast. Tipped-in contemporary newspaper clippings. The author’s presentation signature binding of red cloth and gilt by Bumpus Ltd. (The author’s signature binding by Bumpus was either issued in red cloth or red morocco, with all edges gilt to both issues). The BOOK is in Very Good++ or better condition with a little fading at the spine tips and slight rubbing at the corners. The book is dedicated to Alfred (Lunt) and Lynn (Fontanne) who have both signed this copy as part of the cast, and who starred in the lead roles of this play. Alfred Lunt went on to win a Tony Award for best actor in the 1955 Broadway production. A wonderful association copy. The book is protected in a removable Mylar archival cover

BINDING: Hardcover
CONDITION: Very Good++