After by John Druten (18 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. THE SCRIPT! VINTAGE LOOKING! ACTING EDITION. Some shelf wear.tanning and markings to the old fashion covers. Enjoy this ACTING EDITION SCRIPT, a rare treat from days gone by.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. 1st Edition. John Van Druten AFTER ALL : A Play in 3 Acts stated 1st Edition 1931 decorative cloth published by Alfred A Knopf "spine damage, cover marks etc, inside is clean and tight".

Hardcover w/DJ. Condition: Very Good/Good. Not Illustrated (illustrator). First Edition. New York, NY: Alfred A. Knopf. Very Good/Good. 1931. First Edition. Hardcover w/DJ. Sm 8vo., 113pp, Dust jacket has wear to edges and corners; staining on span dust jacket; now has protective cover. Book cover has very slight wear on edges and corners; otherwise in very good condition. Pages clean and unmarked. .

Condition: Good. 1929. First Edition. 117 pages. No dust jacket. Black cloth. Clean pages with noticeable tanning and foxing throughout. Tightly bound with faint thumb-marking throughout. Pencil inscription to front pastedown and endpaper. Mild thumb-marking present. Boards have light edgewear with corner crushing and notable marking to boards. Notable tanning to board edges and spine, which has mild crushing to ends. Notable stain to front cover. Peeling to label on spine.

Condition: Good. First edition copy. . Acceptable dust jacket. In protective mylar cover. (Drama, Plays).

Paperback. Condition: Good. First Edition. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. 1st edition; published by Knopf in 1931. Library rebound book in red cloth covers. Includes library markings and a cardholder. The covers look great. The binding is tight. The interior pages are clean and unmarked. Electronic delivery tracking will be issued free of charge.

Hardcover. First Edition. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket; DJ is worn at edges. ; A new and modern drama of English family life which the Spectator calls the finest piece of work Mr. Van Druten has given me. ; 113 pages.

Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. A slight tan to the page edges. Good condition book. Minor Shelfwear.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition. Decorated multi-colored papercovered boards with orange paper label on front. Very good with spine tanned, short tear on spine tail, lacking the dustwrapper. A successful play suggesting that no matter how they fight it, children will ultimately live lives which emulate their parents. Van Druten was brought from Britain to Hollywood to consult on the 1932 film adaptation, *New Morals for Old*, directed by Charles Brabin and featuring Robert Young, Margaret Perry, Lewis Stone and Myrna Loy.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 12mo. Blue, pink, beige batik patterned cl., blue lettering on orange label. dj. sl. fading to bkst, VG in Brodart. 113pp. STATED FIRST EDITION.

1st edition. " 'After All' was first produced under the auspices of the Incorporated Stage Society and the Three Hundred Club at the Apollo Theatre on the evening of Sunday, May 5th, 1929. Since that production the play has been very largely revised and re-written, the alterations including the removal of one character. The present version, however, is the form in which I desire to leave the play." Pp.117. Black cloth, original paper label to spine is darkened and chipped and with major loss of title. Good.** "John William Van Druten (1 June 1901 19 December 1957) was an English playwright and theatre director, known professionally as John Van Druten. He began his career in London, and later moved to America becoming a US citizen. He was known for his plays of witty and urbane observations of contemporary life and society.He was one of the most successful playwrights of the early 1930s in London with star-studded West End productions of his work including Diversion (1928), After All (1929), London Wall (1931) with Frank Lawton and John Mills, There's Always Juliet (1931), Somebody Knows (1932), Behold, We Live (1932) with Gertrude Lawrence and Gerald du Maurier, The Distaff Side (1933) and Flowers of the Forest (1934)." (wiki).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First edition. Decorative multi-colored papercovered boards with orange paper cover and spine labels. Faint offsetting on flyleaves from jacket flaps, light wear at the spine ends, near fine in a very good dust jacket with a few small chips and tears, and a toned spine. A successful play suggesting that no matter how they fight it, children will ultimately live lives which emulate their parents. Van Druten was brought from Britain to Hollywood to consult on the 1932 film adaptation, *New Morals for Old*, directed by Charles Brabin and featuring Robert Young, Margaret Perry, Lewis Stone and Myrna Loy.

Condition: Good. - Octavo, decorative red & black cloth with vermilion printed paper labels on the front cover & spine, in a dust wrapper. The covers are very slightly bumped & the head of the spine is slightly chipped. The dust jacket is faded & chipped with a few small stains & a tear to the front fold. The bottom edge of the front panel is creased with a piece out. The dust jacket spine is darkened with the tail torn & a piece out. Half-title, title, [iv] & 113 pages plus colophon. Very good in a fair dust wrapper. First edition.Inscribed by the author on the front endpaper: "For 'George' / With best wishes / from / John Van Druten / N.Y. Feb. 1932.".

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First edition. Fine in a lovely, near fine orange dustwrapper with slight fading to the spine. A successful play suggesting that no matter how they fight it, children will ultimately live lives which emulate their parents. Van Druten was brought from Britain to Hollywood to consult on the 1932 film adaptation, *New Morals for Old*, directed by Charles Brabin and featuring Robert Young, Margaret Perry, Lewis Stone and Myrna Loy.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Hardback. 8vo.pp.120. Signed presentation from the author: "Valentine -with good wishes from John Van Druten- March 1930." Signed by the New York cast of the 1931 Criterion Theatre production, including Lilian Braithwaite, Aubrey Mather, Martin Lewis, Jeanne Stewart, and Cyril Raymond. Hand-written note against the List of Characters gives the Cast List for a production at the Arts Theatre on Sunday, 30th March, 1930, for 9 performances,starring Helen Haye from the original London cast. Attractive bookplate of actress Doris Valentine Dunnon the front pastedown. Original publisher's cloth binding in black with slightly faded title label at spine. / Theatre play, for a cast of eleven; set in London over a period of six years. First performed at the Apollo Theatre, London, on May 5th, 1929. Original London cast included Helen Haye, Nora Balfour, Fred Permain, and Elissa Landi. Produced by Auriol Lee. About very good with some light wear to spine hinges. Sound. Signedes.

Condition: Very Good. Single page, double-sided typed document signed on each side by Van Druten. 8.5" X 11" dated 17 June 1931. MGM letterhead. The playwright assigns Motion Picture Rights of his play, "AFTER ALL," to MGM. It was filmed in 1932 as "New Morals for Old." Stamped "Duplicate Original." Light handling/creasing, two holes punched. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; Signed by Author Manuscripts and paper collectibles.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1929. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 128, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 128 128.