The Cat and the Devil

by James Joyce

$250 · Offered by Biblio

First edition · Signed · In dust jacket

This short story was originally published in 1957. This edition takes the stand-alone story and brings it to life with the art of Richard Erdoes. It is inscribed and signed by Erdoes on the half title page along with a quick sketch. The book is in very good condition. There is a small speck on the front cover and wear to the corner cloth on the rear bottom cover. The dust jacket is in very good condition - it has browning, notably on the spine, and lightly along along edges. The spine ends are particularly shelf worn, with three triangles (~1/8") that have rubbed away. The front flap has been shallowly clipped at the top - the jacket price is still there. discoloration on front flap former bookstore price sticker. All said, it is a sound and attractive, if well-loved, copy.

• Publisher: Dodd, Mead
• Year: 1964
• Edition: First Edition
• Binding: hardcover

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