Modern Library Reprint. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). Joyce, James. ULYSSES. Samuel Beckett Presentation Copy. Joyce Signature. New York. Random House, 1948. The Modern Library Edition, later printing. 8vo., 768pp. Sea-green cloth.
A near fine copy in a very good modestly restored black dust wrapper. This copy of James Joyce’s Ulysses from the library of Ray DaBoll, considered one of the most talented calligraphers & designers in America, inscribed by Beckett on the title-page in black ink: “On his birthday and yours / Sam Beckett / Feb 2 (Groundhog Day)” – Making reference to James Joyce’s birthday (February 2nd – Groundhog Day).
There are Beckett inscriptions & then there are Beckett inscriptions – This elegant display of Beckett Brain Works, the latter, with Ray DaBoll’s bookplate on the front pastedown. In addition, a fine example of Joyce’s signature tipped to the front free endpaper. A Clever Beckett Presentation – Superb Association Copy – Fine Joyce Signature. In a custom TBCL Modern Clamshell Case. Punxsutawney Phil says. “It’s our Birthday – This is a nifty gift”
ULYSSES. Samuel Beckett Presentation Copy. Joyce Signature
$17,750.00
This copy of James Joyce’s Ulysses from the library of Ray DaBoll, considered one of the most talented calligraphers & designers in America, inscribed by Beckett on the title-page in black ink: “On his birthday and yours / Sam Beckett / Feb 2 (Groundhog Day)” – Making reference to James Joyce’s birthday (February 2nd – Groundhog Day).
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