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Lot Description

GOREY, Edward. A group of postcards, with one vinyl record, including:

Dogear Wryde Postcards. Scenes de Ballet. N.p.: n.p., 1976. 10 postcards designed for the New York City Ballet (comprising 2 each of 5 images), in original white envelope. Toledano A65. -- A second set. -- Edward Gorey Presents. 1966. An illustrated prospectus for The Gilded Bat, SIGNED BY GOREY. -- [VINYL ALBUM]. The Freeze. One False Move. Alta Loma, CA: Dr. Strange Records, [1998]. LIMITED EDITION, number 881 of 1,000 copies SIGNED BY GOREY and the members of the band. -- 14 event and exhibition announcement postcards including two SIGNED BY GOREY. (A few with postmarks). -- 9 publication announcement postcards. (A few with postmarks). -- 5 correspondence postcards with designs by Gorey including one SIGNED BY GOREY. -- 4 bookmarks (2 from Gotham Book Mart, 2 advertising Mystery!). -- Together, 54 items, condition generally fine.

Property from the Collection of Thomas J. Barrett

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