Damn Yankees (Plus SIGNED MOVIE-STAGE ITEMS)

Abbott, George; Wallop, Douglas; Adler, Richard

Published by Random House/ Fireside Theatre, New York, 1956

About this Item

Fireside Theatre Book Club Edition. Black boards w/red spine lettering. 164 pages. DJ light rubbed with some fade and edge wear; mylar protected. SIGNED by GEORGE ABBOTT on a bookplate affixed to front end page (signature only). Laid-in is a handwritten thank you notecard SIGNED by DOUGLASS WALLOP. Abbott and Wallop co-wrote the play and Abbott co-directed the 1958 film version of play. Laid-in (not attached) is a card SIGNED and inscribed by RICHARD ADLER (composed music for Damn Yankees). Laid-in is a small color photo SIGNED by STANLEY DONEN (co-Director of film); and a card SIGNED by RAY WALSTON (played 'Mr. Applegate'). Attached opposite half-tile is a bookplate SIGNED by TAB HUNTER (played 'Joe Hardy' in film). From the first 1955 Broadway production is a color photo-card SIGNED by SHANNON BOLIN attached to half-title page (played 'Meg'-she also was in the 1958 film version of play). Attached to front end page is a bookplate SIGNED by GWEN VERDON (played 'Lola' in film and Broadway play). Laid-in is a color photo-sheet SIGNED and inscribed by JEAN STAPLETON (played 'Sister Miller' in film and play---also laid-in are original New York Times and Philadelphia Inquirer obituaries for Stapleton). Special copy for the Damn Yankee fan or collector. Note: No International orders for this item. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 028375

Bibliographic Details

Title: Damn Yankees (Plus SIGNED MOVIE-STAGE ITEMS)

Publisher: Random House/ Fireside Theatre, New York

Publication Date: 1956

Binding: Hard Cover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: New Fine Minus

Signed: AUTHOR SIGNATURE