May 11, 2023 10:00 EST
Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
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Estate / Collection: The Collection of Erica Jong and Ken Burrows
LAWRENCE, D.[AVID] H.[ERBERT]
Lady Chatterley's Lover. [Florence]: Privately Printed [Tipografia Giuntina], 1928. First edition, number 288 of 1000 copies signed by Lawrence. Modern full brown morocco, marbled endpapers by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, a restrained binding with simple gilt rules. 9 x 6 inches (22 x 16 cm); [iv], 365, [1] pp. Very minor binding wear, scattered minor foxing.
One of the most controversial novels of the 20th century, Lady Chatterley's Lover was banned in most countries, forcing Lawrence to travel to Florence to publish the book himself. It would not be published in England until 1960. Roberts A42a.
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Estate / Collection: The Collection of Erica Jong and Ken Burrows
LAWRENCE, D.[AVID] H.[ERBERT]
Lady Chatterley's Lover. [Florence]: Privately Printed [Tipografia Giuntina], 1928. First edition, number 288 of 1000 copies signed by Lawrence. Modern full brown morocco, marbled endpapers by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, a restrained binding with simple gilt rules. 9 x 6 inches (22 x 16 cm); [iv], 365, [1] pp. Very minor binding wear, scattered minor foxing.
One of the most controversial novels of the 20th century, Lady Chatterley's Lover was banned in most countries, forcing Lawrence to travel to Florence to publish the book himself. It would not be published in England until 1960. Roberts A42a.
Auction: Rare Books, Autographs & Maps, May 11, 2023
