Lot 102
Nabokov (Vladimir) Lolita, 2 vol., first edition, first issue, Paris, Olympia Press, 1955
Hammer Price: £4,200
Description
Nabokov (Vladimir) Lolita, 2 vol., first edition, first issue with covers priced at 900F, Libraire Biret bookseller's labels to foot of titles, original wrappers, slight shelf-lean, light creasing and toning to spines, minor chipping to spine tips, vol. 1 upper cover with slight blurring to imprint and short nick to foot, some light surface wear to vol. 2 lower joint, light rubbing to extremities, an excellent set, 8vo, Paris, Olympia Press, 1955.
⁂ An attractive set of Nabokov's controversial masterpiece, difficult to find in good condition.
Description
Nabokov (Vladimir) Lolita, 2 vol., first edition, first issue with covers priced at 900F, Libraire Biret bookseller's labels to foot of titles, original wrappers, slight shelf-lean, light creasing and toning to spines, minor chipping to spine tips, vol. 1 upper cover with slight blurring to imprint and short nick to foot, some light surface wear to vol. 2 lower joint, light rubbing to extremities, an excellent set, 8vo, Paris, Olympia Press, 1955.
⁂ An attractive set of Nabokov's controversial masterpiece, difficult to find in good condition.