Shown as a catalogue plate, not a photograph of this copy. Ask for photographs and we will send them.
First Edition. The scarce limited first edition (1100 copies, this one numbered 399) which precedes the first trade printing by 5 years. Considered by many to be Beckett's funniest work it is still a largely misunderstood masterpiece, though destined, I feel sure, to rank one day with 'FinnegansWake' as one of the great literary achievements of the 20th century.
This is a clean bright copy in the publisher's magenta wraps as issued. One longer and one shorter diagonal crease to corners of rear cover; miniscule chips to head and the inevitable creasing to the spine. Bookplate to front free endpaper but no other inscriptions and no foxing; very uncommon in this condition.
Written by Dr Jeremy Parrott, who has the book in his hands. Nothing here is generated from a catalogue record.
Bibliographic detail
| Author | Beckett, Samuel |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Olympia, Paris |
| Date | 1953 |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Condition | Very Good |
| Stock reference | ab_875131071 |