PYNCHON, Thomas.
V.
Philadelphia and New York: J.B. Lippincott Company , 1963.
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“Life's single lesson: that there is more accident to it than a man can ever admit to in a lifetime and stay sane": First edition of Thomas Pynchon's first book V.; finely bound by the Harcourt Bindery
First edition of Pynchon's first book. Octavo, bound in full morocco by the Harcourt Bindery with gilt titles and ruling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt decorations to the front panel, gilt inner dentelles stamp-signed by the Harcourt Bindery, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. Founded over a century ago in 1900, the Harcourt Bindery is the oldest and largest traditional bindery in America exclusively devoted to fine traditional leather bookbinding by hand. Harcourt Bindery uses 22 karat genuine gold leaf, top grades of Nigerian moroccos, and hand marbled papers from craftsmen representing seven countries. In fine condition. An exceptional presentation.
V.
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