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Fantod IV: 3 Books from Fantod Press. The Abandoned Sock, The Disrespectful Summons, and the Lost Lions
by Gorey, Edward
- Used
- near fine
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
-
Whitby, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
New York: The Fantod Press, 1973. First Edition. Soft cover. Near Fine. 6" x 5" [1971-1973]. Original pictorial wrappers. Saddle stitch. Limited Edition of 526 copies, twenty six of these copies are lettered and signed by the author [this copy is unsigned and unlettered]. Lacks issued envelope. The Abandoned Sock (Dated 1971): [16] leaves. With fourteen illustrations accompanied by text on facing leaf. The Disrespectful Summons (Dated 192): [16] leaves with fourteen illustrations accompanied by text on facing leaf. The Lost Lions (Dated 1973): [16] leaves with fourteen illustrations accompanied by text on facing leaf. Light sunning to spine and edges of wrappers of The Abandoned Sock. Slight wear and three tiny circular stains on front cover of The Lost Lions, and rubbing to top-edge. Otherwise interior clean, crisp. Near fine collection of stories, from Gorey's own Fantod Press.
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- Bookseller
- Minotavros Books
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 002008
- Title
- Fantod IV: 3 Books from Fantod Press. The Abandoned Sock, The Disrespectful Summons, and the Lost Lions
- Author
- Gorey, Edward
- Format/Binding
- Soft cover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- The Fantod Press
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1973
- Keywords
- Edward Gorey, Fantod Press, Lost Lions, Disrespectful Summons, the Abandoned Sock, Fantod IV
- Bookseller catalogs
- Private Press Books;
Terms of Sale
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All prices listed in Canadian dollars. We guarantee that all items are properly packaged and handled with care. Please allow one to two business days for your order to be shipped. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. All sales will be shipped with a tracking number for your convenience.
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Minotavros Books
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Whitby, Ontario
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- Wrappers
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