The Melting-Pot: Drama in Four Acts by Israel Zangwill
New York: Macmillan Co., 1915. Hardcover. New and Revised Edition. "July, 1915." ix, [1], 215, [9] p.; 19 cm. Dark blue cloth with gilt-stamped spine and cover titles; blind-stamped decoration on front cover. Publisher's catalog on 8 pages following text. Former owner's name on front free endpaper: Eda Strung. Pencilled notations relating to a production of the play on 2 blank pages following publisher's catalog and on back fixed endpaper. Ink notations on p. ix indicating the cast of a production. Occasional pencil and ink notations throughout relating to a production of the play. The popularity of this play in the United States in the early 20th century led to the widespread use of the expression "melting pot" to describe absorption of various immigrant groups by the country. In Good Condition: edges rubbed; cover is lightly soiled and rubbed, with circular stain on front cover; various production-related notations are described above; a solid and used copy. Good. Item #006406
Price: $14.50