New York: Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1939 First edition signed in pen by the author on flyleaf: "For Theresa Helburn - May the Guild produce the best - with kindest regards William Saroyan NY Nov 1939 ". Saroyan won the Pulitzer Prize for this play however he declined to accept it with the belief that commerce should not patronize art. 8vo Light grey blue cloth stamped in blue. Stated first edition on back of title page. Stage photo frontispiece. Top page edges stained yellow. Sharp and tight. Light 1/4" water stain at very base of first three leaves except for flyleaf. A little foxing of pages ii, iii, 1 and 2. A few spots on top page edges. Spine has a tinge of brown. Lacks dust jacket. Very good condition. .

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Bookseller: Cultural Connection (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 14190
Title: The Time of Your Life
Author: Saroyan, William
Book Condition: Used
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harcourt, Brace and Company
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1939
Keywords: Signed, Play, Theatre, Pulitzer
Bookseller catalogs: General #1;

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