McCULLERS, Carson (1917-1967) - The Member of the Wedding; a Play

New York, New Directions, 1946. First Printing. Hardcover. First Edition (no additional printings noted) of the drama, adapted by the author from her novel for the stage. 8vo; [10],118pp. Publisher's mauve cloth, spine titled in burgundy, fore-edge untrimmed, pictorial price-clipped dust jacket, featuring a photo of a scene from the play. Fine, binding square and secure, pages bright and fresh, in Very Good or better jacket, spine panel lightly faded and rubbed at both ends with several small nicks and chips, front panel with one or two light creases and two barely discernible circular stains (pea-sized or less). Flora & Bain, p. 308. The Broadway production, directed by Harold Clurman, opened on January 5, 1950, at the Empire Theatre, running for 501 performances. The cast included Ethel Waters, Julie Harris, and Brandon De Wilde. The production "solidified her [McCullers] popular sucess." (Flora & Bain) N. B. With few exceptions (always identified), we only stock books in exceptional condition, with dust jackets carefully preserved in archival, removable mylar sleeves. All orders are packaged with care and posted promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed. (Fine Editions Ltd is a member of the Independent Online Booksellers Association, and we subscribe to its codes of ethics.). Fine/Very Good+.

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