BECKETT, SAMUEL
Group of eight works in French inscribed by Beckett. Paris: Les Éditions de Minuit, 1970s. Three works in the hors commerce editions, three in the regular limited editions, two trade editions, all inscribed by Beckett to Tom and Helen Bishop. Publisher's wrappers, some in glassine. 7 x 4 inches (18 x 10 cm); various paginations Some wear, a little soiling and toning, generally sound.
A remarkable cache of inscribed copies including cette fois, 1978, hors commerce; pas, 1977, hors commerce copy xiii; berceuse suivi de impromptu d'ohio, hors commerce, 1982; pas moi copy 105, 1975 (this inscribed to Helen Bishop only); Le Dépeupleur, copy 211, 1970; Premier Amour, copy 240, 1970; Le Dépeupleur trade edition, 1970; Pour finir encore at autres foirades, 1976. The recipients noted on the title are the noted New York University Beckett scholar--and close friend of the author--Tom Bishop and his wife Helen.
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BECKETT, SAMUEL
Group of eight works in French inscribed by Beckett. Paris: Les Éditions de Minuit, 1970s. Three works in the hors commerce editions, three in the regular limited editions, two trade editions, all inscribed by Beckett to Tom and Helen Bishop. Publisher's wrappers, some in glassine. 7 x 4 inches (18 x 10 cm); various paginations Some wear, a little soiling and toning, generally sound.
A remarkable cache of inscribed copies including cette fois, 1978, hors commerce; pas, 1977, hors commerce copy xiii; berceuse suivi de impromptu d'ohio, hors commerce, 1982; pas moi copy 105, 1975 (this inscribed to Helen Bishop only); Le Dépeupleur, copy 211, 1970; Premier Amour, copy 240, 1970; Le Dépeupleur trade edition, 1970; Pour finir encore at autres foirades, 1976. The recipients noted on the title are the noted New York University Beckett scholar--and close friend of the author--Tom Bishop and his wife Helen.
Auction: Rare Books, Autographs & Maps, May 11, 2023