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Garden City, New York: Doubleday Anchor, 1954. First Thus . Mass Market Paperback. Very Good+. Gorey, Edward. Classic poem of Virgil translated for a new generation by Oxford professor C. Day Lewis. The First Doubleday Anchor paperback edition (A20) from 1952, a 1954 printing, this is another of the Anchor collectibles with cover art by Edward Gorey. Condition is VG+ : incredibly bright & clean, with very mild edgewear. Former owner's name in neat pen to half-title page; else unmarked.Slight discoloration to external page edges. Nicely protected in new mylar collector bag Free! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive from us, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! All orders processed before 2 pm weekdays (Pacific) ship same day; later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Garden City, New York: Doubleday Anchor, 1957. Paperback Original (PBO) . Mass Market Paperback. Very Good. Gorey, Edward. First Edition, first printing, of this paperback original (Anchor A119), collectible because of the cover art & typography by the late, great Edward Gorey. Content-wise, the book is a brilliant introduction to the Transcendentalist writers of New England, focusing on the 1830s, when the movement flourished. Writers include Emerson, Thoreau, Channing, Brownson, Fuller, & Bronson Alcott, along with their European counterparts in the movement, Coleridge, Carlyle, & Goethe. 388 pgs, Index. Condition is solidly VG: very tight & clean, with minor rubbing to extremities, extremely slight spine creasing. Light tanning to inside covers only. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays… Read More

Garden City, New York, U.S.A.: Anchor Books/Doubleday, 1953. First Thus . Mass Market Paperback. Very Good+. Gorey, Edward. Another of the Anchor mass market paperbacks (A12) so highly prized because the late, great illustrator Edward Gorey had a hand in their artwork. On this one, his contribution is unattributed, but verified per Toledano's bibliography.. Orig. copyrighted in 1931, this edition with the Gorey art came out in 1953; this is the First Printing. Condition is VG+: clean & tightly bound, with slight edgewear. Former owner's name inside front cover. Nicely protected in new mylar collector bag. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Congdon & Weed, Inc./St. Martin's Press, 1983. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. A true FIRST EDITION, first printing, from 1983 from Congdon & Weed, not the later HBJ reprint. The oversized hardcover 4to has decorative gray/white/black cloth-over-boards decorated with Gorey creatures. It contains 17 of Gorey's classic, deliciously macabre, little books: "The Utter Zoo, The Blue Aspic, The Epileptic Bicycle, The Sopping Thursday, The Grand Passion, Les Passementeries Horrible, The Eclectic Abecedarium, L'Heure bleue, The Broken Spoke, The Awdrey-Gore Legacy, The Glorious Nosebleed, The Loathsome Couple, The Green Beads, Les Urnes Utiles, The Stupid Joke, The Prune People," & "The Tuning Fork." Fully illustrated w/Gorey's macabre drawings, in black & white & in full color. Condition is Near Fine: completely clean, binding tight & square.… Read More

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Congdon & Weed, 1983. First Softcover Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Gorey, Edward. Third in a series of collected works of Edward Gorey, this oversized softcover 4to with decorative gray/white/black wrappers featuring Gorey creatures contains 17 of his little books: "The Utter Zoo, The Blue Aspic, The Epileptic Bicycle, The Sopping Thursday, The Grand Passion, Les Passementeries Horrible, The Eclectic Abecedarium, L'Heure bleue, The Broken Spoke, The Awdrey-Gore Legacy, The Glorious Nosebleed, The Loathsome Couple, The Green Beads, Les Urnes Utiles, The Stupid Joke, The Prune People," & "The Tuning Fork." Fully illustrated w/Gorey's macabre drawings, in black & white & in full color. Orig. published in hardcover, this is the 1983 FIRST SOFTCOVER EDITION, First Printing, from Congdon & Weed (not the later Harvest/HBJ reprint).Condition is Near Fine: exceptionally… Read More

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1983. First Thus . Soft cover. Very Good+. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Orig. issued by Congdon & Weed, this is the First Harvest/HBJ softcover edition, first printing (First, thus). An oversized paperback with decorative gray/white/black wrappers featuring Gorey creatures, it contains 17 of Gorey's little books: "The Utter Zoo, The Blue Aspic, The Epileptic Bicycle, The Sopping Thursday, The Grand Passion, Les Passementeries Horrible, The Eclectic Abecedarium, L'Heure bleue, The Broken Spoke, The Awdrey-Gore Legacy, The Glorious Nosebleed, The Loathsome Couple, The Green Beads, Les Urnes Utiles, The Stupid Joke, The Prune People," & "The Tuning Fork." Fully illustrated w/Gorey's macabre drawings, in black & white & in full color.Condition is VG+: interior is completely clean, binding tight & square, pages creamy white & unmarked. A few rubbed spots to both covers, light… Read More

New York, New York: Perigree/G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1981. Reprint . Soft cover. Near Fine. First collection of 15 books by Edward Gorey that were originally published separately between 1953 & 1965, beginning with "The Unstrung Harp" through "The Remembered Visit." Illustrations by Gorey on every page & both covers & spine. Unpaginated. Originally published in 1972, this is the First Perigree oversized softcover printing from 1981, a Fourth Impression (printing). 4to (8.5" x 11"). Condition is Near Fine: looks & feels Brand New except for extremely mild to both outer corners (fore edge) of front cover. Else, completely clean, binding tight & square, pages white & unmarked. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Garden City, New York: Doubleday Anchor, 1957. First Edition First Printing . Mass Market Paperback. Fine. Gorey, Edward. Collection of articles & essays by various authors, including the very first appearance of a lengthy excerpt from Vladimir Nabokov's scandalous new novel, "Lolita,'' which had been published in Paris & reviewed in American literary journals, but not yet released in the United States. Also includes an essay by Nabokov on the book, & "A Preface to Lolita" by F. W. Dupee. In 308 pages + 4 pages of ads for other Anchor titles. This is also another Anchor paperback (A109) for the Gorey completist, though he did just the typography; cover art by Milton Glaser. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing, from 1957, this book is from a single collection & in breathtakingly Fine condition: just slightly less crisp than Brand New! Looks & feels unopened: completely clean & tight & uncreased, pages unmarked. Nicely protected in new mylar collector… Read More

New York, New York: Ecco Press, 1974. First Edition First Printing . Soft cover. Very Good+. Gorey, Edward. Special issue of the literary journal Antaeus (1974, Vol. 13/14, Spring/Summer) which contains a never-before-published article by W. W. Bartley, III, "Through the Logical Microscope on the Far side of the Looking-Glass: Lewis Carroll's Logical Problems,'' in 7 pages, with 6 charmingly macabre pen-and-ink illustrations by Edward Gorey. Brown decorative paper wrappers, this thick (411 page) softcover is in VG+ condition: completely clean, binding tight & square, pages off-white but completely unmarked. The Gorey illustrations & the article in which they appear are flawless! A unique item for the Gorey collector!Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1972. First Edition Later Printing . Hardcover. VG-/Very Good+. Gorey, Edward. A Mobius Mystery

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Dial Books for Young Readers, 1997. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. Gorey, Edward. Children's story about an enchanted library book, collectible because it features the brilliantly macabre art (on DJ & frontispiece) of the late, great, Edward Gorey. This is another in the series featuring Johnny Dixon, with Brad Strickland carrying on the series following the untimely death of author John Bellairs. A FIRST EDITION, first printing, this hardcover is Near Fine in a Near Fine DJ, downgraded because it is an Ex-Lib copy, but with minimal stamps & markings (no card pocket). Exceptionally clean, binding strong & straight, pages white & completely unmarked. The DJ is flawless, having been protected in mylar, marred only by call letters to spine & paper bar code attached to rear cover. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all… Read More

Orleans, Massachusetts: Parnassus Imprints, 1992. First Trade Edition . Soft cover. Very Good+. Collects 7 series of postcards created by Edward Gorey (as Dogear Wryde) in 1 book, including: 1) Scenes de Ballet, 2) Menaced Objects, 3) Alms for Oblivion, 4) Interpretive Series, 5) Neglected Murderesses, 6) Tragedies topiares, & 7) Whatever Next? The FIRST TRADE EDITION, First Printing, from 1992, this small, square softcover with decorative black & white wrappers is in VG+ condition: actually a Brand New book, but downgraded due to a few rubbed spots/insect damage to both covers. Very slight bend to outer-upper fore edge corners & a hint of foxing to top outside page edges. Else, completely clean, binding tight & straight, pages white. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

New York, New York: Gotham Book Mart, 1973. First Edition First Printing . Soft cover. Fine/Near Fine. Gorey, Edward. A screenplay that is "little known & never produced,'' featuring the first appearance of the Black Doll. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing from Gotham Book Mart, Feb. 1973, in soft gray wrappers, stapled binding, 52 pages. The book is Fine: flawless! Completely clean, no rust to staples, pages creamy vellum-white & unmarked. The black paper DJ is downgraded to Near Fine due to fading that wraps around spine on each side about 2". 1 tiny scrape directly in center under the front pastedown featuring Gorey's illustration of the Black Doll, which itself is clean with no edgewear but a faint crease to bottom. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

New York, New York: Pomegranate, 2009. First Thus . Soft cover. Fine/Fine. Gorey, Edward. A screenplay that is "little known & never produced,'' featuring the first appearance of the Black Doll. Orig. published by Gotham in 1973, this is the First Printing of the 2009 posthumous reprint from Pomegranate, containing the original screenplay with a Foreword by Gotham's Andreas L. Brown & the transcript of an interview with Gorey by Annie Nocenti where he discusses the writing of this book. In 71 pages + list of other titles from publisher in rear. Nearly square hardcover octavo has matte black cloth-covered boards blindstamped with an image of the black doll to front & silver lettering to spine. Condition of both book & DJ is Fine: just removed from our personal shelves it has been since purchased Brand New! Completely clean & bright, binding strong & straight, pages white & unmarked, corners crisp, colors vivid with no fading. The unclipped DJ is equally… Read More

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Barnes & Noble, Inc., 1999. First Thus . Hardcover. VG+/Fine. Gorey, Edward. Fantastic DJ cover art by Edward Gorey. Traces the history & evolution of Scotland Yard in London & its investigation of various notorious crimes, including Jack the Ripper, serial killer Dennis Nilsen, child killer Constance Kent, IRA terrorists, drug lords, & more. In 278 pages with Index. The First Printing of this special edition from Barnes & Noble from 1999 (First, thus), this hardcover 8vo has a black half-cloth spine with red paper over the remaining boards. Downgraded to VG+ because it is an Ex-Lib copy, with minimal stamps & markings in front matter & to top & bottom outside page edges. Red paper on both boards is torn where tape that had affixed old DJ library mylar was removed. The DJ itself is Fine: virtually flawless & protected in brand new clear mylar cover to stay that way! A nice edition to any Gorey collection! Our photos depict the Exact… Read More

New York, New York: Meredith Press, 1968. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Gorey, Edward. An opera book without libretto or score, which nevertheless portrays the tragedy of unrequited love, the peril of fame, the intrigue of backstage life, the nefarious scheming of the very rich, and a profound moral" as only Edward Gorey could do! A true First Edition, First Printing from 1968, with appropriate publisher, statement & price, this square hardcover with decorative black paper over boards is in take-your-breath-away FINE condition in an equally Fine, unclipped DJ! Just obtained from a single collector's library, orig. price sticker from Doubleday still on rear DJ cover. Both book & DJ are completely clean & bright, pages white & unmarked, binding strong & straight. The unclipped DJ has a hint of rubbing & is beautifully protected in new mylar cover Free!Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we… Read More

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1976. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Very Good+/Near Fine. Oblong. Oblong hardcover depicts a collection of cycling cards, 16 of which originally appeared in "Sports Illustrated,'' presented here in book form for the first time. Fully illustrated on every page & both covers by Edward Gorey, writing under one of his many pen names, "Odgear Wryde." With decorative paper-covered boards, this is the FIRST TRADE EDITION, First Printing, from 1976 (with appropriate points). Unpaginated. An anomaly, which you may or may not consider a flaw, but definitely makes it different: the text block is upside down. Else, this oblong hardcover book is in VG+ condition: completely clean & bright save for moderate tanning to inner margins (near hinge) of all endpapers, not at all uncommon on this title. Pages white & completely unmarked, binding strong & straight. Colors are bright, with no fading. The unclipped DJ… Read More

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Adama Books, 1986. First Reprint . Hardcover. Very Good+/No Jacket. Gorey, Edward. Small hardback book with semi-glossy decorative paper over boards, containing 50 drawings of whimsical cats by the late Edward Gorey. With only the orig. publication date inside (1973), this is nonetheless the First Reprint Edition from Adama Books from 1986 (Toledano, A50f). Condition is VG+: completely clean & bright, binding strong & straight, pages white & unmarked save for gift inscription in pen to ffep. Price on rear board has been scratched out. Mild corner bumping. Tiny spot to front cover (upper right corner) & light foxing to top outside page edges. No DJ as issued. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Garden City, New York, U.S.A.: Doubleday Anchor, 1957. First Thus . Mass Market Paperback. Very Good. Gorey, Edward. Scarce Anchor title & another in the series that the late Edward Gorey did for this publisher, here doing both the cover art & typography! A must for Gorey completists! 1912, this is the first Anchor mass market paperback edition from 1957 A 113). in 381 pages + list of other Anchor titles in rear. Condition is VG- (minus), marred by spine creasing & a missing chip of paper at heel of spine. Else, light edgewear & soil, darkening to all exterior page edges. Beautifully protected in Free mylar collector bag! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Garden City, New York: Doubleday Anchor, 1958. First Mass Market Paperback Edition . Mass Market Paperback. Fine. Gorey, Edward. Collection of 3 lectures on secondary & higher education in the US, by a professor of sociology, with a new Preface created especially for this First Mass Market Paperback edition from 1958. In 174 pages + 3 pages of ads for other Anchor titles in rear. This is another Anchor paperback (A135) for the Gorey completist, with both the cover art & typography done by him. From a single collection, this book is in Fine condition: as bright & clean & tight as Brand New & feels unopened! Pages show whisper of tanning to edges, but unmarked. Nicely protected in new mylar collector bag FREE! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.