New York: Samuel French, Inc., (1983). Gorey, Edward. Soft cover. Octavo size, 56 pp., signed by Edward Gorey. Edward Gorey (1925-2000) is probably most well known for his poisonously funny miniature picture books which are complex, humorous, serious, and provocative. His vast body of work includes over 100 books written..... More
New York: Gotham Book Mart, 1973. Gorey, Edward. 1st and Limited Edition. Hardcover. No. 86 of 100 copies, duodecimo size, 54 pp., signed by Edward Gorey. Only the inimitable Edward Gorey (1925-2000), noted for his eerie and wonderful illustrations, could so successfully publish a book with a single, small illustration..... More
New York: Random House, 1982. First Edition. Hardcover. Quarto size, [12] pp., signed by Edward Gorey. In his inimitable style, Edward St. John Gory (1925-2000), who once said "I've sort of lost track of the modern world" (a sentiment with which we heartily agree) once again presents us with his..... More
(New York): The Fantod Press (Distributed by Gotham Book Mart), (1973). Gorey, Edward. First and Limited Edition. Softcover. 3 volumes, complete, first trade edition, oblong twentyfourmo size, 32 pp. in each volume. The first printings of a set of three softbound books, "The Disrespectful Summons", "The Abandoned Sock", and "The..... More
New York: Ivan Obolensky / Astor-Honor, [1968]. Gorey, Edward. Original wraps. Four volumes issued in publisher’s slipcase, sixeenmo size, unpaginated with 112 leaves for all volumes. Edward Gorey (1925-2000) is well known both for his "Masterpiece Theatre" illustrated opening sequence as well as for his poisonously funny miniature picture books..... More
n.p. The Fantod Press, 1997. Gorey, Edward. First and Limited Edition. Wraps. No. 565 of 776 copies, twenty-fourmo size, 32 pp., signed by Edward Gorey at the colophon. Edward St. John Gorey (1925-2000) is well-known and well-loved for his poisonously funny picture books which are complex, humorous, serious, and provocative..... More
New York: Gotham Book Mart, 1972. Gorey, Edward. First Edition. No binding. No. 238 of 500, duodecimo size, unpaginated with 17 loose cards (complete). Seventeen loose cards, each featuring a unique character with typical Gorey-esque poses; the first card is the only one containing print, with the title and author..... More
New York / Boston: Duell, Sloan and Pearce / Little, Brown and Company, (1954). Gorey, Edward. First Edition. Hardcover. First printing of Gorey's second book, duodecimo size, 64 pp., signed by Edward Gorey. In "The Listing Attic", Gorey's second book, we are treated to a compendium of sixty limericks with..... More
New York: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1977. Gorey, Edward. First Edition. Hardcover. First trade edition, duodecimo size, 64 pp. Per the front dust jacket flap, "This book may well prove to be its author's most unpleasant ever" ; however, nothing can dampen the inimitable style of Edward Gorey. ___DESCRIPTION: Paper boards..... More
New York: A Peter Weed Book / Beaufort Books Publishers (1987), 1987. Gorey, Edward. First Edition. Hardcover. First printing of the first trade edition, duodecimo size, 64 pp. "A book that challenges even the most accomplished page-turner" (from dust jacket), a delightful Gorey piece that changes as one answers questions..... More
New York / Boston: Duell, Sloan and Pearce / Little, Brown and Company, (1953). Gorey, Edward. First Edition. Hardcover. First printing of Gorey's first book, duodecimo size, 64 pp., signed by Edward Gorey. "The Unstrung Harp has the distinction of being virtually the only Gorey book where the written word..... More
n.p. The Fantod Press, 1990. Gorey, Edward. First and Limited Edition. Wraps. First separate printing, no. 3 of 500 copies, oblong sixmo size, 32 pp., signed by Edward Gorey at the colophon as "Mrs. Regera Dowdy" Edward St. John Gorey (1925-2000) is well-known and well-loved for his poisonously funny picture..... More
n.p. The Fantod Press, 1990. Gorey, Edward. First and Limited Edition. Wraps. First separate printing, no. 444 of 500 copies, signed by Edward Gorey at the colophon as "Mrs. Regera Dowdy" Edward St. John Gorey (1925-2000) is well-known and well-loved for his poisonously funny picture books which are complex, humorous..... More
New York: The Vanguard Press, Inc., c. 1965. Gorey, Edward. Hardcover. Octavo size, 286 pp. A collection of horror stories featuring a diverse cast of monsters, "Monster Festival" brings together short works of fiction by masters of horror such as Bram Stoker, Edgar Allan Poe (including "The Tell-Tale Heart"), and..... More