Early Edition, and perhaps first Theatre edition, with photographic scene at dustjacket panels likely from the play. Basis for the Goldwyn Picture starring Aileen Pringle and Conrad Nagel. Near Fine in Very Good dustjacket but for being split along rear flap edge (now mended with archival tape at verso). Item #37855

First Theatre Edition, illustrated with stills from the broadway production. "A stupendous arraignment of modern marriage which has created an interest on the stage that is almost unparalleled... the scenes are laid in New York, and deal with conditions among both the rich and poor." Near Fine in Very Good dustjacket, few small chips and short closed tears to edges. Item #17558

First Edition. Clarence Rowe illustrations. Interesting novel in which Native Americans are the subject. A contemporary reviewer writes: "'Would you let your daughter marry an Indian?' This is the question that inevitably comes to the mind of every man and woman who reads 'Strongheart', the novel which Frederick R. Burton has written from the plot of William C. De Mille's play of the same name; because, although the play ends with the separation of the Indian from the white girl upon whom he has set his heart, the book adds a daring sequel which ends with the marriage of the two and their mutual devotion to the cause of Indian education. The book is interesting, especially because of Mr. Burton's exhaustive knowledge of the Ojibway Indians, gained from years of living with them and of close and sympathetic association with them as an adopted member of their tribe. The parts of the story that deal with Indian life and character ring true and gain instant sympathy, but when Strongheart becomes a student of Columbia and is brought under the influence of ordinary college and society life, much of his charm vanishes with the loss, by the reader, of the constant realization that he is an Indian". Very Good in Good dustjacket, inch chip at lower spine end, some shallow edge chips, some splitting at folds. Item #24475

Presumed First Theatre Edition, illustrated with black and white stills at front dustjacket panel. Uncommon printing of this Welsh set novel and likely an early example of a 'theatre edition' with photographic images at front dustjacket panel, presumably from the 1917 stage production. It is also possible, if the publication is later than the copyright date indicates, the stills may be from the 1921 silent film version. Near Fine in attractive Very Good plus dustjacket, top spine end with shallow chipping. Item #10800

Presumed First British Theater (and Photoplay) Edition, illustrated with photographic scenes from the play production (as well as a plug for the film version at front jacket panel). A play that served as the basis for the Universal Picture starring Glenn Tryon, Evelyn Brent and Merna Kennedy of a naive young dancer in a Broadway show who innocently gets involved in backstage bootlegging and murder. The crime drama opened on September 16, 1926, at the Broadhurst Theatre and was one of the venue's greatest hits, running for 603 performances. Very Good, some foxing to pages (mostly at edges) in Very Good dustjacket, some nicking and wear to edges. Item #601372

First Edition. Original blue illustrated cloth and illustrated dustjacket. Rare novelization by Frederick R. Toombs of this extremely popular play by Thomas A. Wise and Harrison Rhodes and produced by William Brady and Joseph Grismer, with 407 performances at the Bijou Theatre on Broadway. Illustrated with eight photographic stills from the theatrical production which feature a very young Douglas Fairbanks who played Bud Haines. This is likely only the second book to feature Fairbanks' image, after a theatre edition of George Broadhurst's The Man of the Hour which was novelized by Albert Payson Terhune under the title, The New Mayor in 1907 and published by Ogilvie. A jacket for either of these first editions is unseen other than this present copy. The play and novel explore the current state of corruption in Washington politics, an honest southern senator beset by political bosses who plan to use him for their own gain. Basis for the 1914 black and white silent film directed by Harrison Garfield Rhodes and starring Thomas A. Wise, Chester Barnett and Evelyn Brent. Near Fine bright copy in Very Good dustjacket with some loss at top spine area. Item #21471

First Edition.. Humorous romance novel popular novel with the budding film industry, having produced four different screen versions of this work, the first in 1920 with Carter and Flora De Haven, again in 1929 and 1934 as well as the 1942 Tim Whelan directed picture with George Brent and Joan Bennett. Near Fine in Very Good dustjacket. Item #31442

First Edition. Illustrated with scenes from the play authored by John W. Harding and from which this book was novelized from. The theatrical production enjoyed a long Broadway run during the year of 1906 and served as the basis for two black and white silent films. The 1915 version produced by The Jesse L. Lasky Co and a 1925 version starring Margaret Livingston. Near Fine in Very Good plus dustjacket with shallow chipping to front spine edge and bottom spine end, dime sized chip to lower front panel. A very attractive copy in scarce early jacket. Item #14346

First Edition. Illustrated with scenes from the play authored by John W. Harding and from which this book was novelized from. The theatrical production enjoyed a long Broadway run during the year of 1906 and served as the basis for two black and white silent films. The 1915 version produced by The Jesse L. Lasky Co and a 1925 version starring Margaret Livingston. Very Good with front hinge cracked in Good plus dustjacket with soiling and foxing to panels, light chipping to spine ends, and 4 inch in length chip near rear flap edge. Item #16318

First Theatre Edition, illustrated with stills from the theatrical production produced by Lee Kugel. This copy with scarce wrap-around band advertising this edition. "An old couple who have mortgaged their home for what appears to be worthless mining stock are reduced to poverty. There is just enough money left for the wife to enter an "old ladies home," but the only refuge for the husband is the poorhouse. The old ladies of the home resolve that the old gentleman shall not go to the poorhouse, and they go through the form of adopting him into the home and he takes up his residence there as "old lady number 31." Near Fine in Very Good dustjacket and wrap-around band. Item #601803

Early Edition, and perhaps first Theatre edition, with photographic scene at dustjacket panels likely from the play. Basis for the 1916 black and white film starring Jeanne Iver and Victor Sutherland. Near Fine in Very Good plus dustjacket, few small edge chips and light wear. Item #15652

First Edition. Extremely uncommon novelization of a play by Austin Strong set in the Paris slums and of a woman being forced into prostitution by her oppressive sister. Colorized scene from the theatrical production at front dustjacket panel in which a woman is flagellating another woman on a balcony. Basis for the 1927 black and white silent 20th Century Fox film directed by Frank Borzage starring Janet Gaynor, Charles Farrell. The film garnered three Academy Awards including best actress, best director and best Screenplay. Fox produced a 1937 talking version directed by Henry King starring Simone Simon, James Stewart, and Jean Hersholt. This copy inscribed by John Golden in pencil at front free paper in large script. Very Good in Good to Very Good dustjacket, shallow chipping to flap corners and top spine end, wear along flap edge, lower spine end with quarter sized chip, few spots and surface wear. Item #15517

First Edition. Small octavo, original illustrated wrappers, 76 pages. Uncommon souvenir program for the play produced by John Golden and nicely inscribed and signed by him at front endpaper. Illustrated with photographic stills from the play and other Golden produced plays. Very Good in wrappers. Item #22225