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First Edition · one copy only
Watt
Samuel Beckett
Olympia, Paris · 1953
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 |