Our Town (Hardcover, actor Ralph Holmes' copy) by Wilder, Thornton - 1938

New York: Coward McCann, 1938. Third printing, with Pulitzer Prize sticker on the jacket front panel. INSCRIBED by theatre producer and director Jed Harris to actor Ralph Holmes on the title page: "To Ralph Holmes / With the regards of / J. W. Harris." Winner of the Pulitzer Prize.

"Our Town" first opened in Princeton, New Jersey, and made its Broadway debut in February, 1938, at The Henry Miller Theatre. Shortly after a week's worth of shows, the performance moved to Morosco Theatre, where Harris produced and directed the play for several months. Altogether the play ran on Broadway for a total of 336 performances.

While Holmes never shared any credits with Harris, both were significant figures on Broadway. Harris was known to have an explosive personality, something writer George S. Kaufman confirmed during their partnership on "The Royal Family" and "The Front Page," both Broadway successes. Kaufman also worked with Ralph Holmes on the 1936 production of "You Can't Take It With You," later filmed in 1938.

Near Fine in a Very Good plus dust jacket. Spine ends lightly bumped, and slight fading to the extremities. Jacket spine end folds moderately toned, with light shelfwear, and a few tiny chips at the extremities.