Author: Nabokov, Vladimir
Title: Konig Dame Bube. (King Queen Knave). Inscribed to Nabokov's Close Friends L. And B. Thompson
Description: Berlin, Vertag Ullstein, 1930. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Signed by Author. Inscribed Rarity. Nabokov, Vladimir. KONIG DAME BUBE [King Queen and Knave]. Berlin: Vertag Ullstein, [1930]. Extraordinary Presentation Copy of the First German Edition published two years after the first edition in Russian which was also issued i n Berlin [Juliar A9.1]. 8vo. 266 pp. Original publisher's oatmeal cloth covered boards showing modest use. An excellent, very good tight copy. Nabokov has inscribed the book to: " L. and B. Thompson / with the author's best love / Berlin VIII. 30 " [Lisbeth and Bertram were very close friends of the Nabokov's for over 40 years.] Included is a further five line inscription by Nabokov about the figures illustrated on the dust wrapper [not present] and their relationship to the characters in the book, as well as a holograph comment on the title page regarding the origins of the subtitle. In all, a unique presentation indeed indicating some of the author's sentiments concerning the production of this edition. Nabokov presentations are uncommon especially those of such a personal & generous nature. Custom Clamshell Case. [Juliar D9.1]. /Dust Jacket Included.

Keywords: FIRST EDITION/ SIGNED/ INSCRIBED/ LOLITA/ Presentation & Inscribed Copies Association & Dedication Copies Electronic List TBCL Russian Literature


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