JACKSON, Charles

The Lost Weekend

New York: Farrar & Rinehart, [1944]. From the Bart Auerbach Collection. 8vo. Original red cloth; in the dust jacket. Four small holes in front of jacket, a larger one partially affecting the "CH" in author's name, a bit frayed at ends of spine. Item #409416

First edition of the best and most influential novel about alcoholism. The basis for the Oscar winning movie starring Ray Milland. (BA) A poorly manufactured wartime novel, it is often in rough condition. The film won Oscars for Best Picture, Director (Billy Wilder), Actor (Ray Milland) and Screenplay (Wilder and Charles Bracket).

Price: $225.00