The Limited Editions Club Classic Novels, Short Stories, and Literary Fiction 15 PCS

Jurgen: A Comedy of Justice (James Branch Cabell): 1976. Introduction by Edward Wagenknecht; foreword by the author. Illustrations (line drawings and watercolors/pochoir) by Virgil Burnett (signed on the colophon; some hand-colored). Design by Ted Gensamer; printed at the Stinehour Press. 1071/2000 numbered copies. Quarto, magenta gold-stamped binding with illustrator design, slipcase.

The Flounder (Günter Grass): 1985. Translated by Ralph Manheim. Illustrated by the author (drawings/relief plates in two colors; signed on the colophon). Printed at Wild Carrot Letterpress; plates at The Anthoensen Press. 94/1000 numbered copies. Three volumes, quarter eel-skin over Italian cloth boards, matching slipcase.

The Circus of Dr. Lao (Charles G. Finney): 1982. Introduction by Edward Hoagland. Relief etchings/illustrations by Claire Van Vliet (planned/designed at Janus Press; signed on the colophon); printed at Stinehour Press. 1071/2000 numbered copies. Hardcover in slipcase.

Waverley (Sir Walter Scott): 1961/1962. Introduction by Andrew Lang. Illustrations (including full-page color portraits) by Robert Ball (signed on the colophon). Printed at the Stinehour Press. 1071/1500 numbered copies. Large octavo, full cowhide/leather with gilt rules, lettering, and decorative device; slipcase.

The Mayor of Casterbridge (Thomas Hardy): 1964. Introduction by Frank Swinnerton. Wood engravings by Agnes Miller Parker (signed on the colophon). 1071/1500 numbered copies. Hardcover (tan decorated cloth), slipcase.

Dubliners (James Joyce): 1986. Introduction by Thomas Flanagan. Photogravures after Robert Ballagh (signed by Flanagan and Ballagh on the colophon). 94/1000numbered copies. Quarto, half green morocco over cloth, slipcase.

Zuleika Dobson, or An Oxford Love Story (Max Beerbohm): 1960. Introduction by Douglas Cleverdon. Illustrations (full-page color, monochrome plates, and part-page) by George Him (signed on the colophon). Printed at the Garamond Press. 1071/1500 numbered copies. Tall octavo, blue-gray linen with pink/black/gold decoration and lettering; slipcase.

Quo Vadis? (Henryk Sienkiewicz): 1959. Translated by Jeremiah Curtin; introduction by Harold Lamb. Paintings/illustrations by Salvatore Fiume (signed by Fiume and printer Giovanni Mardersteig on the colophon). Printed at the Officina Bodoni (Verona). 1071/1500 numbered copies. Large octavo/quarto, patterned linen or similar with gilt spine label; slipcase 

Billy Budd (and Benito Cereno) (Herman Melville): 1965. Introduction by Maxwell Geismar. Paintings/illustrations by Robert Shore (signed; won Society of Illustrators Gold Medal). 1071/1500 copies. Slipcase.

Simplicissimus / The Adventures of Simplicissimus (Johann Jakob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen): 1981. New translation and introduction by John P. Spielman. Wood engravings by Fritz Eichenberg (signed on the colophon). 1071/2000 numbered copies. Folio/quarto, blind-stamped beige/natural cloth; slipcase.

Tales of East and West (Rudyard Kipling): 1973. Selected and with introduction by Bernard Bergonzi. Line drawings and watercolors by Charles Raymond (signed on the colophon). Set in Intertype Garamond on Curtis Tweedweave; two hues of linen (sky-blue and deep green) joined horizontally with gold-stamped decoration. 1071/2000 numbered copies. Quarto, slipcase.

Winesburg, Ohio (Sherwood Anderson): 1978. Introduction by Malcolm Cowley. Drawings by Ben F. Stahl (signed on the colophon). Designed by Harry Rich; letterpress at the Stinehour Press. 1071/1600 numbered copies. Quarto, quarter green cowhide/leather over brown cloth stamped in gilt; slipcase.

The Jungle Books (Rudyard Kipling): 1968. Introduction by Bonamy Dobrée. Full-page color plates plus in-text drawings/head- and tail-pieces by David Gentleman (signed on the colophon). 1071/1500 numbered copies. Small quarto/tall octavo, quarter green cloth over marbled boards, gilt spine; lime-green slipcase.

One Hundred Years of Solitude (Gabriel García Márquez): 1982. Translated by Gregory Rabassa; introduction by Alastair Reid. Illustrations from lithographs/drawings and oil paintings by Rafael Ferrer (plus original lithograph laid in; signed by Ferrer, Rabassa, and Reid on the colophon). 1071/2000 numbered copies. Quarto, quarter brown leather over beige linen/Japanese paper boards, gilt spine; slipcase.

Omoo (Herman Melville): 1961. New introduction by Van Wyck Brooks. Wood engravings by Reynolds Stone (signed on the colophon). Designed by John Dreyfus; printed at the University Press, Oxford, on special paper by Cowan’s of Midlothian. 1071/1500 numbered copies. Octavo, hand-marbled white/gray boards with wave design, leather spine label; slipcase.

Provenance:
Property from the Collection of Marianne Endicott, Grosse Pointe Shores, MI

Dimensions:
Jurgen: A Comedy of Justice (James Branch Cabell): 1976. Introduction by Edward Wagenknecht; foreword by the author. Illustrations (line drawings and watercolors/pochoir) by Virgil Burnett H 11" W 11.25" 1 PC
The Flounder (Günter Grass): 1985. Translated by Ralph Manheim. Illustrated by the author (drawings/relief plates in two colors; signed on the colophon). H 12.5" 1 PC
The Circus of Dr. Lao (Charles G. Finney): 1982. Introduction by Edward Hoagland. Relief etchings/illustrations by Claire Van Vliet H 12.5" W 11.5" 1 PC
Waverley (Sir Walter Scott): 1961/1962. Introduction by Andrew Lang. Illustrations (including full-page color portraits) by Robert Ball (signed on the colophon). H 10" W 7" 1 PC
The Mayor of Casterbridge (Thomas Hardy): 1964. Introduction by Frank Swinnerton. Wood engravings by Agnes Miller Parker (signed on the colophon). H 8" 1 PC
Dubliners (James Joyce): 1986. Introduction by Thomas Flanagan. Photogravures after Robert Ballagh (signed by Flanagan and Ballagh on the colophon). H 11" W 10" 1 PC
Zuleika Dobson, or An Oxford Love Story (Max Beerbohm): 1960. Introduction by Douglas Cleverdon. Illustrations (full-page color, monochrome plates, and part-page) by George Him (signed on the colophon). H 11.5" W 6.5" 1 PC
Quo Vadis? (Henryk Sienkiewicz): 1959. Translated by Jeremiah Curtin; introduction by Harold Lamb. Paintings/illustrations by Salvatore Fiume (signed by Fiume and printer Giovanni Mardersteig on the colophon). H 11" W 6.5" 1 PC
Billy Budd (and Benito Cereno) (Herman Melville): 1965. Introduction by Maxwell Geismar. Paintings/illustrations by Robert Shore (signed; won Society of Illustrators Gold Medal) H 9.5" 1 PC
Simplicissimus / The Adventures of Simplicissimus (Johann Jakob Christoffel von Grimmelshausen): 1981. New translation and introduction by John P. Spielman. Wood engravings by Fritz Eichenberg (signed on the colophon). H 13" 1 PC
Tales of East and West (Rudyard Kipling): 1973. Selected and with introduction by Bernard Bergonzi. Line drawings and watercolors by Charles Raymond (signed on the colophon). H 11" 1 PC
Winesburg, Ohio (Sherwood Anderson): 1978. Introduction by Malcolm Cowley. Drawings by Ben F. Stahl (signed on the colophon). H 13" 1 PC
The Jungle Books (Rudyard Kipling): 1968. Introduction by Bonamy Dobrée. Full-page color plates plus in-text drawings/head- and tail-pieces by David Gentleman (signed on the colophon). H 10" W 9" 1 PC
One Hundred Years of Solitude (Gabriel García Márquez): 1982. Translated by Gregory Rabassa; introduction by Alastair Reid. Illustrations from lithographs/drawings and oil paintings by Rafael Ferrer (plus original lithograph laid in; signed by Ferrer, Rabassa, and Reid on the colophon) H 12" W 9" 1 PC
Omoo (Herman Melville): 1961. New introduction by Van Wyck Brooks. Wood engravings by Reynolds Stone (signed on the colophon). H 10.5" 1 PC All in good condition with minor wear to slipcases. When opened, retain their aroma from the printing. | Please note all lots show signs of wear commensurate with age and use, and the lack of a statement regarding condition does not imply the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from defects or the effects of aging. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of DuMouchelles' specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the “Request Condition Report” or “Ask a Question” buttons or email conditions@dumoart.com.

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