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F.M.R.A. [Ephemera]
by Gorey, Edward
- Used
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Loose in publisher's ecru linen folding box, spine titled in gilt. Minor traces of rubbing to box, contents fine and fresh
- Seller
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New York, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York: Andrew Alpern, 1980. First edition, no. 347 of 400 numbered copies (edition of 426), signed by Edward Gorey on the limitation leaf. Illustrated items in various small formats (some folding), including title leaf with self portrait. With printed limitation leaf and duplicated list of 25 items (no. 11, Density, with envelope and 7 drawings). Complete. 1 vols. 8vo. Loose in publisher's ecru linen folding box, spine titled in gilt. Minor traces of rubbing to box, contents fine and fresh. First edition, no. 347 of 400 numbered copies (edition of 426), signed by Edward Gorey on the limitation leaf. Illustrated items in various small formats (some folding), including title leaf with self portrait. With printed limitation leaf and duplicated list of 25 items (no. 11, Density, with envelope and 7 drawings). Complete. 1 vols. 8vo. A choice and characteriscally bizarre selection of Gorey ephemera printed on different types and hues of paper, gathering Christmas greetings, drawings for magazines, unpublished sketches, book cover designs.
An attractive production. Toledano A78b
An attractive production. Toledano A78b
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- Bookseller
- James Cummins Bookseller
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 353615
- Title
- F.M.R.A. [Ephemera]
- Author
- Gorey, Edward
- Format/Binding
- Illustrated items in various small formats (some folding), including title leaf with self portrait. With printed limitation leaf
- Book Condition
- Used - Loose in publisher's ecru linen folding box, spine titled in gilt. Minor traces of rubbing to box, contents fine and fresh
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition, no. 347 of 400 numbered copies (edition of 426),
- Publisher
- Andrew Alpern
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1980
- Keywords
- American | American | Edward Gorey
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature; Art, Architecture & Design;
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