LA COURSE DU FOU [THE DEFENSE]

by (Nabokov, Vladimir), V. Nabokov-Sirine

$1,250 · Offered by Biblio

First edition

Paris: A. Fayard et Cie, (1934). First edition of the French translation, preceding the English translation by 30 years. Number 41 of 75 copies on "vellum" (i.e., fine textured) paper with flower on spine (vs. price). 8vo white paperwraps printed in purple and black; 320 pages, most of which are unopened. Corners gently pushed and tiny nick to fore edge title page otherwise quite bright and fine. Scarce.

• Publisher: A. Fayard et Cie
• Year: 1934
• Edition: First Edition
• Binding: unknown

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