Conrad, Joseph

4to, first edition, original wrappers, J.B. Pinker’s label affixed to upper wrapper, ownership inscription of the Repertory Theatre Boston (“Henry Jewett, Director”) on upper wrapper, wrappers a bit chipped, spine chipped and repaired at head

Cagle A54a

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The Boston Repertory was America's first civic playhouse, and first tax-exempt theatre. Built as a permanent home for the Henry Jewett Players, a Boston-based company, the theatre soon established itself as a major cultural institution of the city. It seems that Pinker must have sent  this copy to Jewett in the hope that the theatre would stage the play, though there is no record of it having done so. Nevertheless an interesting indication of how much Conrad wished to pursue a late career as a dramatist.