[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: 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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[publisher: Doubleday, Garden City, NY] Hardcover First Edition 12mo. 223 pp. Cloth in worn dustwrapper, unclipped, else good copy. (81234).
[San Diego, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1947]
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Garden City, NY: Doubleday, Date: 1947. First Edition. 8vo, pp. 223. VG in little chipped and faded dj. 1947. Doubleday [US]

Doubleday 1947 First Edition Very Good condition. No dustjacket. Stated first edition.

[publisher: Doubleday] Hardcover First Edition Little scruff to front board, otherwise a very clean lovely copy. 224 pages. No jacket. 1st edition.
[New Paltz, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1947]
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[publisher: Doubleday] Hardcover First Edition Hardcover. Stated First Edition.
[Austin, MN, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1947]

[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]

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.

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.

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

[publisher: Doubleday & Co.] Hardcover First Edition 223pp A play in three acts. The Gibbons family during the period from World War I up to World War II. (Loc G154/1)
[Richmond Hill, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1947]

[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]

London Samuel French Ltd 1973 Trade paperback New. Trade paperback (UK). 100 p. Acting Edition S. .

London Samuel French Ltd 1973 Trade paperback New. Trade paperback (UK). 100 p. Acting Edition S. .

UNITED STATES: Samuel French LTD, Date: 1973 Book. Good. Paperback. THE SCRIPT! Presentable ACTING EDITION in good condition. Some shelf wear and a few scuff marks to the covers. Tight binding and the text flows clearly. Enjoy this Acting Script reliable for performance.. 1973. Samuel French LTD ISBN 0573014434 9780573014437 [US]

ISBN10: 0573014434, ISBN13: 9780573014437, [publisher: Samuel French Ltd] Softcover SOFTBACK ?CENTENARY EDITION,? SHIPPED FROM THE UK.* Edition: 1st. Thus.* Impression: 1st.* Date of Publication: 1999* Publisher: * Binding and cover condition: Black line drawn illustration to cream-white soft card covers as illustrated. No bumps or rubs. Absolutely minimal shelf wear to edges & corners. No creases to spine or hinge. Light crease to front cover. Seems un-used. VG+* Contents condition: PRIVATE COPY NOT EX-LIBRARY. Clean, crisp, tight & bright. No annotations, inscriptions or marks to text, no tanning or other visible faults. FINE* Illustrations: None.* Pages: 96 pp. including lighting at rear.* Product Description:- "This Happy Breed" opens in 1919, when the Gibbons family have just moved to their smart new home in the suburbs of South London. Against a background of social change and national upheaval spanning twenty years, the family celebrate their own triumphs and deal with their personal traumas. Coward's moving and humorous production, showing what life was like for a typical suburban family between the wars, was a huge hit and was adapted into a famous 1944 film starring John Mills and Celia Johnson. This is the centenary of the script edition of the play.* This is a NEAR FINE copy of the 1st.thus, centenary edition with minimal shelf wear.* 1973-12-01
[Salisbury, WILTS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1973]

Samuel French LTD 1973 Soft Cover Good THE SCRIPT! Presentable ACTING EDITION in good condition. Some shelf wear and a few scuff marks to the covers. Tight binding and the text flows clearly. Enjoy this Acting Script reliable for performance.

ISBN10: 0573014434, ISBN13: 9780573014437, [publisher: Samuel French, London, England] Softcover Ex-library w/usual stamps & stickers. Pages clean; binding tight; moderate wear to covers. 99 pages. Size: 5" x 8"
[Berea, OH, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1973]

Garden City: Doubleday, 1947 Hardcover Very Good in Very Good dust jacket First American edition. Very good in a very good (minor shelf wear, faded along the spine) dust jacket.

New York Doubleday 1947 First hardcover Fine in very good jacket 8vo, cloth, d.w. (spine faded). New York: Doubleday, 1947. First American Edition.

[publisher: Doubleday, Garden City] Hardcover First Edition First American Edition. 12mo 7 5/8" tall. Black and grey cloth stamped in violet and gilt with top page edges stained red. 223pp. Presentation bookplate from Priscilla Theatre of Plymouth, Mass. otherwise clean. Tight. no jacket. Near Fine condition.
[Cape Coral, FL, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1947]

ISBN10: 0573014434, ISBN13: 9780573014437, [publisher: Samuel French, London] Softcover First Edition Bound in stiff wraps; previous owners name penned on front cover; 99pp.
[Springtown, PA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1973]

[publisher: Samuel French N/D (c.1945?)] Softcover Octavo softcover (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.
[Dunedin, OTAGO, New Zealand] [Publication Year: 1945]