A Gorey Festival: The Fatal Lozenge / The Curious Sofa / The Hapless Child / The Sinking Spell [Four books in slipcase]
by Gorey, Edward
- Used
- Very Good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Very Good/Good+ Slipcase
- Seller
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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About This Item
New York: Ivan Obolensky / Astor-Honor, Inc, 1968. Paperback. Very Good/Good+ Slipcase. Four small Gorey paperbacks, in slipcase. Ivan Obolensky / Astor-Honor, Inc., [1968]; no additional printings indicated. "The Curious Sofa" in good+ condition--spine is gently creased and slightly cocked forward, binding remains firmly intact. Light rubbing around "The Hapless Child" spine. Spines are otherwise uncreased, all bindings remain tight and sturdy; illustrations and text very good throughout; minor wear to edges of wraps. Small abrasion at top edge of slipcase on blank side, wear to edges is otherwise light, illustrated plate on front panel remains bright and bold. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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- Bookseller
- The Book House in Dinkytown (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 316680
- Title
- A Gorey Festival: The Fatal Lozenge / The Curious Sofa / The Hapless Child / The Sinking Spell [Four books in slipcase]
- Author
- Gorey, Edward
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Good+ Slipcase
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Ivan Obolensky / Astor-Honor, Inc
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1968
- Weight
- 1.50 lbs
- Keywords
- stre125
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- Tight
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