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New York: Phaedra, 1966. First edition 8vo. A fine copy in a near fine dust wrapper with light soiling. This is the first issue pink dust jacket (later issued in blue dust jacket). The play originally appeared in the November 1938 issue of Russkie Zapiski, a Russian emigre review published in Paris. It was translated into English by Navokov's son, Dmitri. Field 1072. Original Cloth

New York, Chicago, San Francisco: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, (1974). First edition Octavo. A fine copy bound in black cloth, with price-clipped dust wrapper. Gift inscription in ink on front free endpaper. Edward Abbey said of Nichols' third novel, "a bellyful of a story--very funny, easy-going and sharp as a taco."

London: Hodder and Stoughton, (1924). 4to. A beautiful book bound in the original red cloth, much scarcer than the usual green, with the heavily gilt cover and spine unmarked. Twelve color illustrations by Nielsen tipped in. A few pages creased at the corners, a few smudges otherwise clean, bright and unworn.

New York: George H. Doran Company, (1924). First American Edition. 4to. Bound in original cloth, black, silver and orange. Twelve color plates by Nielsen. Silver on spine rubbed, else a fine copy of an exquisitely produced book. Hardcover.

Goteborg: Ahlen & Akerlund, 1929. This Swedish annual began publication in 1906, continuing for decades. Along with John Bauer, Einar Norelius, created fabulous illustrations, in the style of the Wiener Werkstatte, including artists Joseff Urban and Heinrich Lefler. The inspiration of Kay Nielsen is also very evident. Square 8vo., Bound in tan paper over boards, with a pictorial pastedown on the cover and 12 coloured plates by Norelius tipped on heavy stock. There are several small ink marks on the front cover, near the letters of the title but not affecting the pastedown. Overall toning of the cover and marginal browning. Despite the faults, this is a satisfying copy of a rare and beautiful book from the Golden Era of illustration. Contents fine and bright, with Swedish text. Hardcover. Very Good. Hardcover.