Discover the perfect Collectible book for your home library or to send as a gift to a booklover in your life. From rare out-of-print titles and first editions to items signed by the author, you’ll find hand-curated Collectible books at reasonable prices at ThriftBooks.com.
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The Rose Tattoo—First Edition, Signed
The Rose Tattoo is a love letter from Tennessee Williams to anyone who has ever been in love or ever will be. This three-act play tells the story of an Italian-American widow in Mississippi who has withdrawn from the world after her husband's death and expects her daughter to do the same. The original Broadway production won three Tony Awards, including Best Play.
This stunning and rare first edition copy is signed by Tennessee Williams, Burt Lancaster, Ben Cooper, and Richard Blaydon. This copy also includes its original, un-clipped dust jacket.
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Book collecting is not for everyone, and it's certainly not for the faint of heart. However, for those who have the passion for rare treasures and the perseverance to seek them out, it's a fulfilling hobby that promises ample reward.
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At ThriftBooks, our values entail cultivating curiosity and delivering value to every one of our readers. One way in which we do this is by catering to veteran book collectors and novice curators alike. We boast a wide range of unique books. Some bear signatures from their authors, others feature rare and stunning illustrations. Much of our collection entails first edition books for sale. Despite their age, the books are in wonderful condition and up for another lifetime of use and enjoyment.Collectibles Across All Genres
Like the rest of our massive collection of new and used books for sale, our collection of classic and first edition books spans several genres and goes back centuries. Among others, you can find collectible books for sale in the following categories:
You can also find older textbooks, outdated manuals, military material, and more when you explore our classic book collection. Some notable authors to look for include Aldous Huxley, Dale Carnegie, Stephen King, Jeff Kinney, and Louisa May Alcott, among many others.
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