$677
Donleavy, James Patrick (b. 1926) The Ginger Man , Five Copies. Paris: Olympia Press, Traveller's Companion Series, No. 7, 1955. First edition, signed by Donleavy on the title page, with the price on the back cover "Francs: 1.500," bound in the original green printed softcover wraps, some light wear. Uncorrected galley proofs of the first American edition, same title, publisher's blue paper covers, held together with a ribbon laced through two holes punched in the top margin, in a custom-made chemise and slipcase in blue morocco and buckram, ribbon holding leaves loosely, front cover slightly dog-eared. [and] Three other copies of The Ginger Man , all signed, including, the first revised McDowell, Obolensky edition of 1958; the stated first complete and unexpurgated edition by Seymour Lawrence and Delacorte Press, 1965; and a smaller-format ?pirated version of the same, all with dust jackets. (5)
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2014-05-31
