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Lot 87

Sale 5708 - Books and Manuscripts
Nov 16, 2023 11:00AM ET
Live / Philadelphia
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$1,200 - 1,800
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$1,008
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[Children's & Illustrated] [Gorey, Edward] Beckett, Samuel, and Jack MacGowran: Beginning to End

Beckett, Samuel, and Jack MacGowran 
Beginning to End: A Selection from the works of Samuel Beckett
(New York): The Gotham Book Mart, (1988 but 1996). First and limited edition, letter “F” of 26 lettered copies (from a total edition of 326), signed by Gorey and Beckett. Thin 8vo. 32 pp. Illustrated paper-covered boards; publisher's postcard announcing this title laid in; proof of cover art laid in, not called for. Toledano B76a

Fine copy of a scarce Gorey publication, and the second of his two collaborations with Irish novelist Samuel Beckett, the first being All Strange Away. (See Lot 67) 

“This edition only made available for sale in 1996 as the drawings were not ready at the time.” (Toledano p. 97)
 

 

 

 

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