[1ST ED] I Never Sang for My Father (Inscribed to Lillian Gish)

First edition of "a new play" by Robert Anderson featuring Hal Holbrook, Alan Webb, and Lillian Gish on stage, and Melvin Douglas and Gene Hackman on film. 8vo, hardcover with dust jacket, 115 pages with three monochrome photographic images. Inscribed as follows to actress Lillian Gish: "Dear Lillian--It was an honor for me to have you appear in this play. Thank you for your fine performance and for your enthusiasm and devotion. Affectionately, Bob Anderson." Dated August 6, 1968. Minimal bumping to fore corners. Light toning to edges of paper boards. Minor bumping and chipping to dj. A nice association copy.