O'Casey, Sean

8vo (7 3/8 x 4 7/8 in.; 187 x 126 mm). Brown paper wrappers; covers with minimal wear.

Bonhams, 16 December 2003,  lot 645. acquisition; Purchased at the foregoing sale through Bernard Quaritch

As described in catalogue entry.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Corrected proof copy of the first play O'Casey wrote after his move from Ireland to England, signed and with corrections in the author's hand. In addition to O'Casey's corrections to the text, he has inscribed the front cover of the brown paper wrappers, "Press. Subject to mistakes indicated being corrected. Note. there is to be an appendix of music to the book — I assume that you are already aware of this. With Compliments, Sean O'Casey."

Within the Gates was originally conceived as a screenplay for Alfred Hitchcock. It was not a success on the London stage when it opened in 1933.