O'NEILL, EUGENE — Strange Interlude

New York: Boni & Liveright, 1928. First Trade Edition. Hardcover. A first trade edition (following a deluxe limited issuance) of the lengthy drama by Eugene O'Neill. Concerned with the love life of the author's Nina Leeds character, the controversial play was banned in many smaller cities after it appeared; but was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for drama. --- In blue-green cloth-covered boards with wave imagery to cover and endpapers, author facsimile signature to cover in gilt, faded spine titling and black topstain. Volume lacks the dust jacket. --- With a one-inch closed tear to cloth at head of spine, which has darkened, prior owner's bookplate affixed to front paste-down, else a tightly-bound, sturdy copy. (NOTE: The original dust jacket is missing. However, a facsimile of the original jacket may be included for an additional charge. Please contact Bluebird Books if desired.); Octavo - 8 to 9 in. tall; 352 pages. Good with no dust jacket .