Lot 253
  • 253

Pynchon, Thomas

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • A fine collection of proofs and advance reading copies of most of his published works. V.p., (1963–2013)
  • paper, ink
Together 9 volumes, 8vo (various sizes). All with printed wrappers except Slow Learner; condition varies, but generally good.  Slow Learner and first British edition of Gravity's Rainbow with proofs of dust-jackets.

Condition

Condition as described in catalogue entry.
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Catalogue Note

The collection comprises: V. 1963. Advance reading copy of the first edition — Gravity's Rainbow. 1973. Uncorrected proofs of the first edition — Gravity's Rainbow. 1973.  Proofs of the first British edition — Slow Learner. 1984. Unbound gatherings laid into proof of first edition dust-jacket — Mason & Dixon. 1997. Uncorrected proofs of the first edition — Against the Day. 2006. Uncorrected proofs of the first edition — Inherent Vice. 2009. Uncorrected proofs of the first edition — Inherent Vice. 2009. Uncorrected proof of the first British edition — Bleeding Edge. 2013. Uncorrected proofs of the first edition.