New York: New Directions, 1947. First Edition. First few leaves a little wrinked; rubbed; very good in a chipped dust jacket, but an important association copy, inscribed to a cast member, “To Vito, Xmas, 1947. Tennessee.” Vito Christi played “A Young Collector” in the original production, which opened Dec. 3, 1947, a little over three weeks before this book was inscribed. In a custom quarter-morocco clamshell box.

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A Streetcar Named Desire is a play written by Tennessee Williams that opened on Broadway on December 3, 1947.The story dramatises the life of Blanche DuBois, a Southern belle, after going through a series of personal losses, leaves her aristocratic background seeking refuge with her sister and brother-in-law in a New Orleans apartment building. Considered to be Williams’ most popular work, it is one of the best and most critically successful plays of the 20th century. The play has inspired many adaptations in other forms, notably producing an acclaimed film that was released in 1951.

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Bookseller: Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc. (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 21607P
Title: A Streetcar Named Desire
Author: WILLIAMS, TENNESSEE
Book Condition: Used - First Edition. First few leaves a little wrinked; rubbed; very good in a chipped dust jacket, but an important association copy,
Publisher: New Directions
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1947

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