NABOKOV, Vladimir (1899-1977). Nine Stories. Direction Two. [New York: New Directions, 1947.] 8vo (233 x 155 mm). Original wrappers. FIRST EDITION of Nabokov's first collection of stories in English, including 5 stories in translation from the original French or Russian. The stories include: The Aurelian (a translation of "Pil'gram"), Mademoiselle O (a translation), and That in Aleppo Once. All nine stories were subsequently published in Nabokov's Dozen. Juliar A25.1.