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Welcome to my virtual book collection. Since collecting actual books is somewhat cost-prohibitive, I've begun to amass all of the books I would love to have if I had the means. Some are new, lots are old, all are unique or beautiful or unusual or in some other way have captured my fancy. Enjoy browsing!

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patchyhero: Death In The Wasteland, A London House Mystery by George Bellairs, cover art by Edward Gorey.

patchyhero:

Death In The Wasteland, A London House Mystery by George Bellairs, cover art by Edward Gorey.

#George Bellairs  #Edward Gorey  #Mystery  #Books  
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2 years ago on May 18, 2011 at 12:12pm
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elephanthouse: The Romance of Tristan and Iseult as retold by Joseph Bédier, cover illustrated by Edward Gorey published 1955.

elephanthouse:

The Romance of Tristan and Iseult as retold by Joseph Bédier, cover illustrated by Edward Gorey published 1955.

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#Edward Gorey  #Joseph Bedier  #Books  
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2 years ago on March 08, 2011 at 03:14pm
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Two items related to Dracula Edward Gorey. Includes: Dracula: A Toy Theatre. The sets and costumes of the Broadway production of the play, designed by Edward Gorey. 20 pp. 38.5x25.5 cm. (15¼x10”), spiral bound wrappers. First Edition. Scribner’s, 1979. * Playbill. Martin Beck Theatre: Dracula. Wrappers. An original playbill from the 1977 Broadway production of Stoker’s novel, the set and costumes for which were designed by Gorey. From the 1977 opening season of the production.

Two items related to Dracula
Edward Gorey.

Includes: Dracula: A Toy Theatre. The sets and costumes of the Broadway production of the play, designed by Edward Gorey. 20 pp. 38.5x25.5 cm. (15¼x10”), spiral bound wrappers. First Edition. Scribner’s, 1979. * Playbill. Martin Beck Theatre: Dracula. Wrappers. An original playbill from the 1977 Broadway production of Stoker’s novel, the set and costumes for which were designed by Gorey. From the 1977 opening season of the production.

#Edward Gorey  #Dracula  #TerrorMadness  #Books  
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2 years ago on February 20, 2011 at 07:35pm
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theshipthatflew: Written and illustrated by Edward Gorey via golden-eyes and marygraceexclamationpoint

theshipthatflew:

Written and illustrated by Edward Gorey

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#Edward Gorey  
2 years ago on February 08, 2011 at 04:43pm
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The Helpless Doorknob: A Shuffled Story Edward Gorey, 1989. Set of 20 laminated illustrated cards + foldover title sheet with colophon. 10.2x6.4 cm. (4x2½”), housed in original clear plastic box. First Edition. Signed at colophon by Edward Gorey. One of 500 sets.

The Helpless Doorknob: A Shuffled Story
Edward Gorey, 1989.

Set of 20 laminated illustrated cards + foldover title sheet with colophon. 10.2x6.4 cm. (4x2½”), housed in original clear plastic box. First Edition. Signed at colophon by Edward Gorey. One of 500 sets.

#Edward Gorey  
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2 years ago on December 28, 2010 at 12:08pm
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polarbearprince: Edward Gorey cover. I didn’t know - great catch! Thanks! Originally posted by rubbleandruin

polarbearprince:

Edward Gorey cover.

I didn’t know - great catch! Thanks!

Originally posted by rubbleandruin
#Science Fiction  #Edward gorey  #H.G. Wells  
2 years ago on December 03, 2010 at 03:47pm
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The Bug Book Edward Gorey. New York, Epstein & Carroll, 1960. First Edition.

The Bug Book Edward Gorey. New York, Epstein & Carroll, 1960. First Edition.

#Edward Gorey  #illustrated books  
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2 years ago on September 29, 2010 at 03:20pm
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The Gilded Bat Edward Gorey Two editions - First Edition and First UK edition. Illustrated boards, dust jacket. Both covers read “La Chauve-Souris Dorée.” B-A Note: Oh, my. There is a very large collection of Edward Gorey prints and manuscripts on auction at PBA galleries, 07 October. Some of them are even somewhat reasonable in estimated price. Someone please lock up my savings account before this virtual collection of mine starts to materialize?

The Gilded Bat Edward Gorey

Two editions - First Edition and First UK edition. Illustrated boards, dust jacket. Both covers read “La Chauve-Souris Dorée.”


B-A Note: Oh, my. There is a very large collection of Edward Gorey prints and manuscripts on auction at PBA galleries, 07 October. Some of them are even somewhat reasonable in estimated price. Someone please lock up my savings account before this virtual collection of mine starts to materialize?

#Edward Gorey  
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2 years ago on September 19, 2010 at 02:05pm
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