The Night of the Iguana, Tennessee Williams — 1st Edition
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Condition
Fine: Original dust jacket remains in excellent condition, showing only some light discolouration along the upper edge of the rear panel. No significant tears, losses, or other blemishes. Jacket now protected in a plastic sleeve. Publisher’s original purple cloth binding is in superb condition, with silver lettering to the spine bright, sharp, and fully legible. Text block shows a few light dust marks to the upper edge, while the remaining page edges are clean and crisp. Internally, pages are tightly bound, clean, and tidy throughout, appearing unread and showing no signs of thumbing or use.
Description
First UK edition published by Secker & Warburg, London, 1963. A desirable edition of one of the most celebrated works by Tennessee Williams. First editions of Williams's major theatrical works remain highly collectible, particularly those issued during the height of his literary and theatrical influence. The Night of the Iguana occupies an important place within his body of work and was adapted into the acclaimed 1964 film of the same name.
Set in a remote Mexican hotel, The Night of the Iguana follows a defrocked minister, a group of troubled travellers, and a hotel owner whose lives intersect during a period of emotional crisis. Rich in symbolism and psychological depth, the play explores loneliness, redemption, desire, and the search for human connection.
Book Condition: Fine
Book Authors: Tennessee Williams
Book Publisher: Secker & Warburg
Book Language: English
Narrative Type: Fiction
Genre: Classic Fiction
Book edition: First Edition
Signed: No
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Book Publication Year: 1963
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Book Binding: Cloth
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Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom
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Book Condition Guide
| Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| New | A brand-new, unread and professionally handled book. Carefully preserved from publication to purchase, these books are offered in the best attainable condition. This grade applies to recently published titles that have not entered long-term storage. |
| As New | The book is in pristine, original condition as if just published. No signs of use or handling. The dust jacket (if present) is equally flawless. This grade applies to any book that has remained untouched in storage for years. |
| Fine | The book is close to As New. It remains bright and attractive, but could show minor imperfections to the boards and/or dust jacket (if present). Its pages are typically clean and unmarked. |
| Near Fine | The book has a number of small flaws, i.e. slight rubbing to the edges, or tiny chips or creases to the dust jacket (if present). Its pages may have faint marks, or creases that are barely perceptible — nothing that detracts from their overall condition. |
| Very Good | The book maintains its structural integrity, and has no major flaws such as tears to its binding or pages. It may, however, show signs of careful use, handling, or storage — small marks and creases, light foxing. Its dust jacket (if present) remains fully intact, but small tears may be present. |
| Good | A book that remains intact and readable with complete text pages, but shows moderate signs of wear and use to both the book and dust jacket (if present). It may have noticeable creases, nicks, or stains, and the spine likely shows fading, bumping, and rubbing. There could be writing, underlining, and other marks on some pages, though the majority will be clean and tidy. |
| Fair | A book with significant wear or damage. The text pages will be complete, but there may be heavy underlining, highlighting and staining throughout, and the book’s endpapers, half-title, and copyright pages could be damaged or missing. The binding could be loose, and the dust jacket (if present) may have notable scuffs or tears. These copies are usually of interest for content, signature(s) or scarcity. |
| Poor | A heavily worn book whose value lies in its complete and legible text. A poor book will have substantial defects — loose joints or hinges, detached covers, loose and/or missing pages, and could be heavily soiled. A poor book is also known as a reading copy, and although compromised, can hold historical or bibliographic significance. |
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