The Complaisant Lover

Greene, Graham (Paul Scofield)

Published by William Heinemann Ltd, London, 1959

About this Item

This is an interesting copy as it comes from the private collection of the the actor Paul Scofield. There is an inscription from the author to Scofield, whom he greatly admired, on the front free end paper 'For Paul with affectionate gratitude from Graham, 18.6.59'. Paul Scofield played Clive Root alongside Ralph Richardson in the first production of this play at the Globe Theatre on June 18 1959 directed by John Gielgud. This book was given to Paul by the author in gratitude and the date of the inscription is the first performance. A lovely dramatic association copy. Publisher's original blue cloth binding with title in gilt on spine. In original unclipped dust jacket, price 8s 6d. Dust jacket has some foxing to inside leafs, mark on back cover, spine, top edge and folds are light faded. Binding is fine. Pages bright and clean with minimal foxing to first few and last few pages. This is one of 13 books / plays inscribed to Paul Scofield from their authors and 1 of 18 Greene first editions along with other books from Scofield's private collection that are on sale through this bookseller. Further details and images are available on request. Seller Inventory # 53

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Complaisant Lover

Publisher: William Heinemann Ltd, London

Publication Date: 1959

Binding: Hardback

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

Signed: Signed and inscribed by author

Edition: First Edition.

Book Type: book