A Tale of Satisfied Desire (The Story of the Eye)
by Bataille, Georges [writing as Pierre Angelique]; Audiart [Translator]
- Used
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
Paris: The Olympia Press, 1953. First edition. First English language edition. 105, [5] pp. Bound in publisher's wraps. Very Good, spine darkened, a few light scratches to front wrap, toning to wraps.
The first English translation of Georges Bataille's erotic novella The Story of the Eye.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 140945431
- Title
- A Tale of Satisfied Desire (The Story of the Eye)
- Author
- Bataille, Georges [writing as Pierre Angelique]; Audiart [Translator]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- The Olympia Press
- Place of Publication
- Paris
- Date Published
- 1953
- Keywords
- sex, erotic
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature;
Terms of Sale
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
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About the Seller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2010
Portland, Oregon
About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Burnside Rare Books specializes in literary first editions and works of cultural and historic significance. We are located in Portland, Oregon and welcome visitors by appointment.
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