The Dripping Faucet
by Gorey, Edward
- Used
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
Worcester, MA: Metacom Press, 1995. First edition. Softcover. First edition, copy #133 of a limited 500 numbered copies (plus 26 lettered, handcolored copies) signed by Edward Gorey. Tall, thin quarto (2 1/4" x 11 1/4"), string-bound in publisher's illustrated wraps. Near Fine, tiny bump to spine near head, corner crease to rear wrap bottom.
A "cut-apart" book with four sheets spliced in nine sections, allowing 1,458 combinations of tiny, tedious and terrible tales to be told. Toledano A94b.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 140945499
- Title
- The Dripping Faucet
- Author
- Gorey, Edward
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Metacom Press
- Place of Publication
- Worcester, MA
- Date Published
- 1995
Terms of Sale
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2010
Portland, Oregon
About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Burnside Rare Books specializes in literary first editions and works of cultural and historic significance. We are located in Portland, Oregon and welcome visitors by appointment.
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- Quarto
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- Fine
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- Spine
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- First Edition
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