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Arthur Miller. Death of a Salesman. New York: The Viking Press, 1949....
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Description
Presentation copy of his most well-known play, inscribed to Viking editor and executive Marshall A. Best
Arthur Miller. Death of a Salesman. New York: The
Viking Press, 1949.8vo. Publisher's orange cloth stamped in black. Pictorial endpapers. Original color pictorial dust jacket.
FIRST EDITION, IN THE FIRST STATE DUST JACKET. PRESENTATION COPY, INSCRIBED BY MILLER on the half-title: "To Marshall A. Best / Arthur Miller."
Marshall A. Best (1901-1982) was an editor at The Viking Press. During his decades-long career, he became one of the firm's chief editors, and eventually served as chairman of the executive committee.
Condition: Cloth sunned and some minor soiling. Dust jacket unclipped ($2.50), spine panel chipped with loss (approximately 5 x 12 mm), some soiling and rubbing, worn along folds, some chipping and other edgewear.
Provenance: Marshall A. Best (presentation inscription). From the William A. Strutz Library.
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Auction Info
2024 June 27 Important English and American Literature: The William A. Strutz Library, Part I, Rare Books Signature® Auction #6295 (go to Auction Home page)
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