Graham Greene — The Living Room

London, William Heinemann LTD, 1953. First edition. Cloth. A smart copy of this brilliant play by Graham Greene, the second impression. The first edition, second impression.In the original unclipped dust wrapper.'The Living Room' is a play consisting of two acts, each of which are set entirely in the living room of Rose Pemberton and her two elderly aunts and uncle. The story revolves around the introduction of Rose's new lover, Michael Dennis, to the family. This play premiered at the Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh, before moving to the Wyndham's Theatre on the West End, running for 308 performances. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart. A couple of light marks to the cloth. Head and tail of the spine are a little faded. Light edge wear to the dust wrapper, with a couple of small chips and closed tears. Wraps are age-toned, in particular to the spine, with some handling marks, and a little rubbing to the front wrap. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with scattered spots to the first and last few pages. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Very Good.