Author: SWIFT, Jonathan
Title: The Travels of Lemuel Gulliver
Description: [New York], Limited Editions Club, 1929. Hardcover. Quarto (7-3/8" x 11-1/8") bound in natural linen backed with pigskin leather and illustrated by Alexander King. The first book of the press and apparently the first illustrated edition of this classic satire aimed at adults. Of a total of 1500 copies SIGNED by the artist on the colophon page, this copy is not numbered (in place of the number is written in ink "Office Copy") and bears the Club's blindstamp stating it is one of 15 presentation copies. Ill.: Alexander King. Spine a little darkened and dry with a small rubbed spot at the heel and a small chip at the head. Still Near Fine in a Very Good or better slipcase .

Keywords: Signed, LEC, First Book, Illustrated Books, Limited Editions Club, Alexander King, 18th Century British Literature, Satire Alexander King Signed Limited Editions Club Illustrated Books Literature: English


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