The Jigsaw Man [SIGNED] by Dorothea Bennett - 1976

New York: Coward, McCann and Geoghegan, Inc., 1976. 1st Edition . Very Good Plus/Very Good. 5.75 x 8.5 inches (15 x 22 cm). Signed by Author. Dust jacket: Slight rubbing, spine a little faded, short tear to foot of spine. Unclipped. Preserved in a removable jacket protector. Overall jacket condition is Very Good Minus. Book: First US edition. Quarter grey cloth with red paper covered boards. Slight fading to head of spine. A few small spots to top page edge, otherwise in very clean condition throughout. Includes a letter from the author to the actor Sir Laurence Olivier requesting him to read the book with a view to playing the character 'Scaith'. Bennett was married to Terence Young, who directed the film version of the book. The film was released in 1983 with Michael Caine in the lead role and Olivier in the Scaith role. This item comes from the library of renowned theatrical agent Laurence Evans (aka 'Lol', the party host mentioned in the letter). Evans represented Olivier for over 40 years. An excellent association copy. Overall book condition is Very Good Plus. International postage will be less than the stated rate. Actual costs are Europe £11.35; Oceania £15.55; Rest of World £14.90. A postage refund will be made after the order has been placed. Hardback. Printed pages: 256