When this book was released, I purchased it immediately. I wrote to Mr. Sondheim in New York, and requested a signed bookplate. (I had written to him several times over the years, and he was always very gracious with his responses. ) He sent me the signed bookplate, inscribed to me.

I placed it inside the book, never sticking it to any page. I brodarted the book jacket and put it on a shelf, flat and in plastic. It has never been read and is in “as new”condition. Because the book was released in 2010, I cannot accurately state that the book is new, but it has not been read or It is a First Edition. 2010. (Because the book was released in 2010, I cannot accurately list the book as “new”.)

I see there are less expensive copies of this book available, but this is the only one I’ve seen with a signed bookplate, and in this condition.

I believe when the book was released, and Mr. Sondheim appeared at Barnes & Noble in New York - from what I remember reading , it was signed bookplates that were included with a book purchase. (He didn’t sign the books themselves.)

if you are a Sondheim fan, having a signed bookplate may be very desirable (even though it’s personalized to me)

Buyer pays $16 to ship by USPS Priority Mail domestically with insurance . Local pick up would also be available if you live in the Los Angeles area. Thank you.