JOYCE | Ulysses, Basel, 1927, 1/1000
Property of a German Collector
JOYCE, JAMES
ULYSSES. BASEL, 1927
8vo, 3 volumes, FIRST GERMAN EDITION, NO. 808 OF 1,000 COPIES, issue in half brown morocco, decorative paper covers, original slipcase, very slight wear to spines, slipcase torn and repaired
The first German edition of Ulysses appeared in four issues on laid paper and two on India paper. "The emphasis on the private nature of this publication and the strict limitation of copies was caused by some fear on the part of the Swiss publisher that Ulysses might be subject to censorship" (Slocum & Cahoon)
LITERATURE:
Slocum & Cahoon D45.2
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Property of a German Collector
JOYCE, JAMES
ULYSSES. BASEL, 1927
8vo, 3 volumes, FIRST GERMAN EDITION, NO. 808 OF 1,000 COPIES, issue in half brown morocco, decorative paper covers, original slipcase, very slight wear to spines, slipcase torn and repaired
The first German edition of Ulysses appeared in four issues on laid paper and two on India paper. "The emphasis on the private nature of this publication and the strict limitation of copies was caused by some fear on the part of the Swiss publisher that Ulysses might be subject to censorship" (Slocum & Cahoon)
LITERATURE:
Slocum & Cahoon D45.2
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Condition Report:
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when appropriate.
Please note: Condition 11 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
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