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A first edition set of the three volumes of Beckett's Theatrical Notebooks, as issued by Faber & Faber in 1992/93 (the only UK hardcover printing). Large 8vo, uniformly bound in black cloth with gilt lettering to the spine in complementary, unclipped dustwrappers. Each is complete with its original publisher-issue plain cardboard slipcase. A crisp and attractive set. Vol. 1, Waiting for Godot is Near Fine+, blemished only by a bump to the bottom corner, else Fine, presenting as unread. The wrapper is likewise Near Fine+, being very bright and clean and with some wrinkling to the bottom corners and head of the spine. Vol. 2, Endgame is Near Fine: modest toning and light, sporadic spotting to the edge of the page block, else excellent. The wrapper is Near Fine with some rubbing to the spine tips. Vol. 3, Krapp's Last Tape is Fine and unread in a like Fine wrapper. A very heavy set for which an additional shipping charge (at cost) will be sought for shipping outside the United Kingdom. All orders are sent very carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and sturdy cardboard. ISBNs: 0571145434; 0571145442; 0571145639.

One of the most important works of modernist literature, Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot is a play in which two characters, Vladimir and Estragon, wait for the arrival of someone named Godot who never arrives, and while waiting they engage in a variety of discussions and encounter several other characters.