Description: Rebecca (Signed first edition) Author: Du Maurier, Daphne Title: Rebecca (Signed first edition) Publication: New York: Doubleday, Doran, 1938 Edition: First American edition Description: Octavo ( 7 7/8 x 5 1/2 inches; 200 x 140 mm.). [vi], [1]-457, [1, blank] pp. A Very good copy that shows very well and with the signature of Daphne Du Maurier. Pages 387/388 with large repaired tear (no loss) and several other pages with short tears. Two ink signatures of former owners on front flyleaf. Rear flyleaf and paste down with pencil notes, etc. Publisher's maroon cloth with silver foil band at center printed in black. Du Maurier's sensationally popular gothic novel is about the marriage between a young American woman and a rich, British widower, as they are haunted by the memory of his late-wife Rebecca. The book quickly became a best seller after its publication, selling close to three million copies in the thirty or so years after its release. The novel won a National Book Award in 1938 - when the award was voted on by booksellers, interesting enough - and came in 14th on the BBC's 2003 survey The Big Read.Rebecca has been adapted into radio, television, and film productions, and even an Opera. The most famous of these is, of course, Alfred Hitchcock's 1940 film, produced by David O. Selznick, and starring Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine. It would be nominated for 11 Academy Awards and win two - including Best Picture and Best Cinematography. Daphne du Maurier, DBE (1907-1989) was an English author, known for her novels, biographies, and plays, born into an entertainment and literary family. Much of her work is haunting and hard to classify, bridging the romantic with the mysterious and sinister. Very Good Seller ID: 6265 Subject: Books into Film, Literature, Modern Firsts, Signed Books, Women Whitmore Rare Books was founded in 2010 with the aim of drawing together exceptional first editions of important literary works. Over the past several years, the shop has become a world-class destination for both seasoned collectors as well as those people newly discovering the field. WRB maintains a reputation for rigorous research and integrity, for discriminating taste, and for creating a space where collectors can interact with amazing copies of the books they love. Terms All orders ship within three business days. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 14 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 2000 USD
Location: Pasadena, California
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Author: Du Maurier, Daphne
Publisher: Doubleday, Doran
Year Printed: 1938
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Signed
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
