This playbill is for the week of January 15, 1951. 2) A playbill for the original production of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes at the Ziegfield Theatre, which ran from Decemto September 15,1951. Rubbing to lower edges of boards discoloration to tops of boards. Dust jacket with several chips at both top and bottom edges, some impacting text of title somewhat age-toned. Very good with good+/very good- dust jacket. First Photoplay edition seventeenth printing. Signed by Author(s).įour items relating to Anita Loos's book Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and her play Happy Birthday: 1) A copy of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes with a playbill for the original production: Anita Loos. Ashton Rare Books welcomes direct contact. Edith Wharton declared the first title as 'The great American novel.' There have been numerous adaptations for stage and screen, the most famous being the 1953 film starring Marilyn Monroe where she sang 'Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend.' Very scarce with such attributes. Two iconic comic novels about the roaring 20s which were runaway best sellers. The character changed name from 'Spafford' to 'Spofford' between the novel and the first stage production. Spafford, from Anita loos, London, May 17 1928'. This second title is a presentation copy from the author signed on the day of publication: 'With a deep bow to the greatest Mr. The wrapper is protected in a removable Brodart archival cover. Moderate edge wear with a few nicks, creasing at the edges and a couple of small closed tears. The WRAPPER is complete and is in Very Good condition. Light pushing at the spine ends with a little toning and dustiness to the text-block.

Volume 2: The BOOK is in Very Good+ condition. Mild edge wear with a few nicks and a couple of small closed tears. The WRAPPER is complete and is in Very Good++ or better condition.

Light pushing at the spine ends with a little toning to the text-block. Volume 1: The BOOK is in Very Good++ or better condition. Both volumes are illustrated by Ralph Barton. Vol 2 - 'But - Gentlemen Marry Brunettes' : The First UK Printing published by Brentano s, London in 1928. 2 Vols Set : Vol 1 - 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes' : The First UK Printing published by Brentano s, London in 1926. “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” was an instant bestseller and has been declared as “the great American novel” by Edith Wharton.Hardcover. This story takes place in the hedonistic Jazz Age and is written in the form of a diary from Lorelei's viewpoint as she shares stories of the men she entertains in New York City and Europe. In this comic novel written by American author Anita Loos, we follow the adventures of the fictional character Lorelei Lee who is a young blonde flapper. Download cover art Download CD case insert 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes': the illuminating diary of a professional lady

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