The Heat of the Day Signed by Harold Pinter first edition 1989

London: Faber & Faber, 1989
 
8vo., in the photographic dust jacket, unclipped correctly priced at £10.99 net on the inside flap; black boards with silver lettering to the spine; pp. [vi], 1-103, [iii]; Fine condition overall, the jacket and book are essentially without fault except the pages have browned as is typical of this book; comes from a collection of unread signed first editions by Harold Pinter. 
 
First UK edition. Harold Pinter has signed his name to the title page without dedication. It is rare to find this book signed. 
 
Pinter's screenplay based on Elizabeth Bowen's 1948 book of the same name, her most popular. Set in England during WW2, the story follows Stella, pursued by an admirer, who claims to be a spy for the allies. He tries to inform Stella, of the motives of her partner. Pinter wrote this screenplay for the BBC to great acclaim, starring Michael Gambon, Patricia Hodge and Michael York.