[publisher: William Heinemann, London] Hardcover First Edition A 2 Vols. set : Both books are First UK printings and published by William Heinemann, London in 1943. The books are signed by Noel Coward and all the cast : Joyce Carey and Judy Campbell on the initial blank and on the half-title: Gerald Case, Beryl Measor, Molly Johnson, Billy Thatcher, James Donald, Dennis Price, Gwen Floyd, Meg Titheradge and also that of the Peggie Dear, the stage manager. Loosely inserted is a rare advertising handbill (flyer) promoting the original West End production of these plays at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London. (Following a Provincial Tour, 'Present Laughter' opened April 29th, 1943 and 'This Happy Breed' opened April 30th, 1943. Both productions played just over five months at the Haymarket Theatre). Both BOOKS are in Very Good++ or better condition. The wrapper has adhered in a very small area to the lower edge of the rear cover of 'Present Laughter'. A little toning and spotting to the text-blocks. Light offsetting to the blank end-papers with a little toning to the page edges due to the cheap quality of the war-time paper stock used. The WRAPPERS are in Very Good++ condition with a little edge-wear and some age related markings but are remarkable survivors. Both wrappers are protected in removable Brodart archival covers. Provenance: Matthew Bell ('Matt'), props master, whom the books were inscribed to by the author. In 2019, ...
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[publisher: William Heinemann, London] Hardcover First Edition A 2 Vols. set : Both books are First UK printings and published by William Heinemann, London in 1943. The books are signed by Noel Coward and all the cast : Joyce Carey and Judy Campbell on the initial blank and on the half-title: Gerald Case, Beryl Measor, Molly Johnson, Billy Thatcher, James Donald, Dennis Price, Gwen Floyd, Meg Titheradge and also that of the Peggie Dear, the stage manager. Loosely inserted is a rare advertising handbill (flyer) promoting the original West End production of these plays at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London. (Following a Provincial Tour, 'Present Laughter' opened April 29th, 1943 and 'This Happy Breed' opened April 30th, 1943. Both productions played just over five months at the Haymarket Theatre). Both BOOKS are in Very Good++ or better condition. The wrapper has adhered in a very small area to the lower edge of the rear cover of 'Present Laughter'. A little toning and spotting to the text-blocks. Light offsetting to the blank end-papers with a little toning to the page edges due to the cheap quality of the war-time paper stock used. The WRAPPERS are in Very Good++ condition with a little edge-wear and some age related markings but are remarkable survivors. Both wrappers are protected in removable Brodart archival covers. Provenance: Matthew Bell ('Matt'), props master, whom the books were inscribed to by the author. In 2019, ...
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London: Heinemann, Date: 1943. From the Bart Auerbach Collection. Spine and portion of front cover faded, the latter also spotted. 8vo. Original dark blue cloth. First edition. A dedication copy "To Hugh ['Binkie'] Beaumont, the play's producer, inscribed by the playwright on the front free endpaper: "For Hugh from Noel Coward." (...all Noel's plays had been presented in England since 1939 [and through the war years] by H. M. Tennent Ltd. [which] was exemplified in the attractive, persuasive, amusingly talkative person of Binkie' Beaumont. Violent and occasional business flare-ups excepted, Noel and Binkie were more than friends: they were the deepest, closest cronies..." (Cole Lesley, 'Remembered Laughter: The Life of Noel Coward', NY, 1976, p. 287). It was Beaumont who had persuaded Coward to return to the stage to act in a trio of plays - This Happy Breed was one - after the latter's nervous breakdown in 1937. Another dedication copy to Beaumont of This Happy Breed was in the sale of Masterpieces of Modern Literature: The Library of Richard Rechler, Christie's, NY, 11 October 2002, lot 54. It was inscribed by Coward, also on the front free endpaper: "For Binkie with love from Noel / See Dedication dear Hugh." (BA). 1943. Heinemann [US]

[publisher: Doubleday & Co., Garden City, N.Y.] Hardcover First Edition First few & last few pages have a watermark at bottom right corner. Some scuffing & paper loss to spine covering. Some soiling to cloth. Full signature. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
[Rialto, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1947]
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Garden City Doubleday 1947 Hardcover Near Fine in Near Fine jacket First American edition. Bookplate, and tiny rubberstamped star on the front pastedown and front flap else near fine in very good, spine-faded dustwrapper with a small chip and tear. Laid in is an engraved card (approximately 3.5" x 6". Signed by Coward. A play that covers two decades of a family's life, from the end of the First to the beginning of the Second World War. Basis for David Lean's second film.

[publisher: Doubleday, Garden City] Hardcover First Edition First American edition. Bookplate, and tiny rubberstamped star on the front pastedown and front flap else near fine in very good, spine-faded dustwrapper with a small chip and tear. Laid in is an engraved card (approximately 3.5" x 6". Signed by Coward. A play that covers two decades of a family's life, from the end of the First to the beginning of the Second World War. Basis for David Lean's second film.
[Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1947]
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Doubleday & Co 1947 1st Edition Hardcover Fine in Very Good jacket Stated first edition. Tiny rubberstamped star on the front pastedown. Unclipped DJ in archival cover, edge wear, spine sunned.

[publisher: Doubleday & Co] Hardcover First Edition Stated first edition. Tiny rubberstamped star on the front pastedown. Unclipped DJ in archival cover, edge wear, spine sunned.
[Garrison, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1947]

ISBN10: 0413461203, ISBN13: 9780413461209, [publisher: Bloomsbury] Softcover
[Moncks Corner, SC, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1979]

UsedGood. Good solid copy, mild to moderate reading/age wear, no DJ if issued, may have some light markings or exowner inscription. We take great pride in accurately describing the condition of our books and media, ship within 48 hours, and offer a 100% money back guarantee. Customers purchasing more than one item from us may be entitled to a shipping discount. [US]

Criterion Collection 03/27/2012 DVD John Mills, Celia Johnson, Robert Newton, Bernard Miles, Noel Coward New 1945 Run time: 407. Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed! Delivery Confirmation included for all orders in the US.

Methuen Drama, Date: 1979-09-06. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 1979. Methuen Drama ISBN 0413461203 9780413461209 [US]

Hardcover First Edition New York, Doubleday & Company, 1947. Original half cloth over light grey cloth-backed boards. Gilt littering to spine and gilt NC to front board. Ex-liberary copy with remains of old paper library label to lower part of spine. Library stamp to free front end-paper and title-page. Internally fresh and clean. First US edition of Coward's famous working class drama.
[Copenhagen, Denmark]

New York: Doubleday, Date: 1947. First. hardcover. fine/very good. 8vo, cloth, d.w. (spine faded). New York: Doubleday, 1947. First American Edition<br/><br/> 1947. Doubleday US

New York: Doubleday, Date: 1947. First. hardcover. fine/very good. 8vo, cloth, d.w. (spine faded). New York: Doubleday, 1947. First American Edition<br/><br/> 1947. Doubleday [US]

[publisher: DOUBLEDAY & COMPANY. INC., NY] Hardcover First Edition DJ, PRICE CLIPPED, TWO SMALL STAMP ON FRONT FLAP
[San Marcos, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1947]

Hardcover First Edition New York, Doubleday & Company, 1947. Original half cloth over light grey cloth-backed boards. Gilt littering to spine and gilt NC to front board. Ex-liberary copy with remains of old paper library label to lower part of spine. Library stamp to free front end-paper and title-page. Internally fresh and clean. First US edition of Coward's famous working class drama.
[Copenhagen, Denmark]

Doubleday & Co 1947 First American Edition Hard Cover Very Good. Slightly Frayed DJ 223pp A play in three acts. The Gibbons family during the period from World War I up to World War II. (Loc G154/1)

ISBN10: 0413461203, ISBN13: 9780413461209, [publisher: Methuen Drama] Softcover In Used Condition
[Austin, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1979]

Other: Other. Very Good. Hardcover. First American edition, 1947. Very good condition, in dust jacket. . Other US

[publisher: Other, Other] Hardcover First Edition First American edition, 1947. Very good condition, in dust jacket.
[Columbus, OH, U.S.A.]

Bloomsbury USA 3pl 9/6/1979 12: 00: 00 AM Softcover PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.

[publisher: Doubloeday, New York] Hardcover First Edition first published in england in 1943. this is the first american edition spine faded. color fugitive most copies spine faded.
[Columbia, SC, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1947]

Garden City, NY Doubleday 1947 First Edition 8vo, pp. 223. VG in little chipped and faded dj.

[publisher: Doubleday, Garden City, NY] First Edition 8vo, pp. 223. VG in little chipped and faded dj.
[Lanesborough, MA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1947]