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Lot 138
Sale 1262 - Summer Reading: 20th Century Literature and Biography from a Private Collection
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Jul 6, 2023
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Jul 26, 2023
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LEE, Gus (b. 1946). A group of the first 3 books published by Lee, ALL FIRST EDITIONS, ALL PRESENTATION COPIES, comprising:
1) China Boy. [New York:] Dutton, [1991]. FIRST EDITION, second issue. PRESENTATION COPY, INSCRIBED BY LEE: “For Michael with best wishes to a lover of literature! Gus Lee 9 June 91.”
2) Honor & Duty. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1994. FIRST EDITION. PRESENTATION COPY, INSCRIBED BY LEE: “Best Gus Lee.”
3) Tiger’s Tail. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1996. FIRST EDITION. PRESENTATION COPY, INSCRIBED BY LEE on the half-title: “Best Wishes! Gus Lee.”
Together, 3 works in 3 volumes, all 8vo, all in original cloth-backed boards and publisher’s dust jackets, condition generally fine.