Gorey, Edward (1925-2000). A group of 17 titles, including:

The Insect God. NY: Simon and Schuster, 1963. -- The Secrets: The Other Statue. NY: Simon and Schuster, 1968. ADVANCE READING COPY. Inscribed in an unknown hand on the front free endpaper: "I have recently learned through a mutual friend that you are not familiar with my work. Perhaps this advance copy will add you to my list of readers. Edward Gorey." -- Amphigorey. NY: G.P. Putnam's, 1972. -- Amphigorey Too. NY: G.P. Putnam's, 1975. -- The Broken Spoke. NY: Dodd, Mead, 1976. SIGNED BY GOREY on the title-page. -- The Dwindling Party. NY: Random House, 1982. -- Amphigorey Also. NY: Congdon and Weed, 1983. -- The Tunnel Calamity. NY: G.P. Putnam's. 1984. -- The Headless Bust. NY: Harcourt Brace, 1999. WITH A BOOKPLATE SIGNED BY GOREY. -- And 8 others. Together, 17 titles in 17 volumes, all 8vo and 4to, all in original bindings, most in dust jackets, MOST FIRST EDITIONS, condition generally fine.

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Gorey, Edward (1925-2000). A group of 17 titles, including:

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