London and New York: Various publishers, 1932-1998. Collection of several editions of Joyce's masterpiece Ulysses. The collection is comprised of a first American edition of Ulysses [New York: Random House, 1934]; early printing of the Unlimited edition of Ulysses [London: The Bodley Head, 1949]; the Odyssey Press edition of Ulysses in two volumes [Hamburg: The Odyssey Press, 1932]; early printing of the New edition of Ulysses in a dust jacket [London: The Bodley Head, 1967]; facsimile edition of the first edition of Ulysses housed in a custom full buckram box [Shelton: The First Edition Library, n.d.]; facsimile edition of the second edition of Ulysses [London: The Folio Society, 1998]; a first American edition of Finnegans Wake [New York: The Viking Press, 1939]; and two others. Each volume is in near fine to fine condition. A unique set illustrating the evolution of this great literary work.

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Bookseller: Raptis Rare Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 132480
Title: James Joyce Ulysses Collection.
Author: Joyce, James
Book Condition: Used
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Various publishers
Place of Publication: London and New York
Date Published: 1932-1998
Keywords: James Joyce Ulysses and Finnegans Wake Collection
Note: May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.

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