American playwright (1888–1953) who occupies a central place in the history of twentieth-century drama. Among his most famous works are The Iceman Cometh, Mourning Becomes Electra, and Long Day’s Journey into Night. A four-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize, he was also awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1936. Signed book: The Emperor Jones. Limited signed first edition of 775 copies (this copy No. 430). NY: Boni & Liveright, 1928. Hardcover, 7.75 x 10.25, 90 pages. Signed in ink on the limitation page. A hint of subtle rubbing and slight bumping to corners, otherwise fine, clean condition. R&R COA.
