Tales Told of Shem and Shaun. Three Fragments from Work in Progress by James Joyce

Joyce, James

Published by The Black Sun Press, Paris, 1929

About this Item

First edition. Limited, one of 500 numbered copies, printed in red and black on Holland Van Gelder Zonen (650 copies altogether). Provenance: the author's grandson's, Stephen James Joyce's bookplate. Illustrated with the famous abstract portrait by Constantin BrâncuČ i. In publisher's wrappers. In the original gilt leafed cardboard slipcase. [10] XV [1] 55 [7] p., and one loose plate protected with tracing paper. Limited first edition of Joyce's Tales Told of Shem and Shaun, the author's grandson's copy. This book includes three fragments from Work in Progress, later published as Finnegans Wake. Stephen James Joyce (1932-2020) was the grandson of James Joyce and the executor of Joyce's literary estate. . Slipcase slightly worn. Spine somewhat worn and stained. Otherwise in fine condition. In publisher's wrappers. In the original gilt leafed cardboard slipcase First edition. Limited, one of 500 numbered copies, printed in red and black on Holland Van Gelder Zonen (650 copies altogether). Provenance: the author's grandson's, Stephen James Joyce's bookplate. Illustrated with the famous abstract portrait by Constantin BrâncuČ i. Seller Inventory # 1882

Bibliographic Details

Title: Tales Told of Shem and Shaun. Three ...

Publisher: The Black Sun Press, Paris

Publication Date: 1929

Binding: Soft cover

Edition: 1st Edition