Lot 303
NABOKOV, Vladimir. Lolita. FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE.
Sale 1241 - Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts, including Americana
Nov 10, 2023
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NABOKOV, Vladimir (1899-1977). Lolita. Paris: The Olympia Press, 1955.
2 volumes, 8vo. (Light dampstaining to final leaves of Vol. II not affecting text.) Original green printed wrappers (extremities very slightly rubbed, a few tiny splits to joints, repaired closed tear to Vol. I front cover); folding case.
FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE, with printed price "Francs: 900" on back cover. Nabokov's controversial novel was rejected by American publishers, but was finally accepted by the avant-garde Olympia Press in Paris and published in this two-volume edition; it was not published in the U.S. and the U.K. until 1959. Lolita is ranked fourth on the Modern Library's list of 100 Best Novels of the 20th Century. Juliar A28.1.1, issue a.
Property from the Collection of Robert S. Brown, Cincinnati, Ohio
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