KONIG DAME BUBE. (KING QUEEN KNAVE).Signed [Signed 1st Edition ]

by Nabokov, Vladimir

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Berlin: Vertag Ullstein, 1930 Inscribed Rarity. Nabokov, Vladimir. KONIG DAME BUBE [King Queen and Knave]. Berlin: Vertag Ullstein, [1930]., Extraordinary Presentation Copy of the First German Edition published two years after the first edition in Russian which was also issued i n Berlin [Juliar A9.1]. 8vo. 266 pp. Original publisher's oatmeal cloth covered boards showing modest use. An excellent, very good tight copy. Nabokov has inscribed the book to: " L. and B. Thompson / with the author's best love / Berlin VIII. 30 " [Lisbeth and Bertram were very close friends of the Nabokov's for over 40 years.] Included is a further five line inscription by Nabokov about the figures illustrated on the dustwrapper [not present] & their relationship to the characters in the book, as well as a holograph comment on the title page regarding the origins of the subtitle. In all, a unique presentation indeed indicating some of the author's sentiments concerning the production of this edition. Nabokov presentations are uncommon especially those of such a personal & generous nature. Custom Clamshell Case. [Juliar D9.1]. Signed by Author. 1st Edition.

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KONIG DAME BUBE. (KING QUEEN KNAVE).Signed [Signed 1st Edition ] by Nabokov, Vladimir

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Bookseller Inventory #: 27034
Title: KONIG DAME BUBE. (KING QUEEN KNAVE).Signed
Author: Nabokov, Vladimir
Edition: 1st Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Vertag Ullstein
Place: Berlin
Date published: 1930
Keywords: FIRST EDITION/ SIGNED/ INSCRIBED/ LOLITA/.
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