'Lolita', true first edition by Olympia Press with an original handwritten and signed Nabokov letter

Nabokov, Vladimir

Published by Olympia Press, 1955

Condition: Very Good Soft cover

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Vladimir Vladimirovich Nabokov (1955) Lolita , true first edition, first printing published in two volumes by the Olympia Press in France. First issue paperback originals with the 900 Francs price on both volumes as called for. No evidence of any price stickers. In addition, an original handwritten letter by Nabokov and signed by him. Condition of the books: very good. No previous owners scribbles inside the books, no bookplates, no stamps. The 900 Francs price is NOT crossed out as sometimes encountered; no evidence of price sticker presence. Light shelf wear and soiling to bottom edge of the first volume. Volume one has also a split of the cover to top spine (about two cm). Usual toning to the white area on the spine, more so to the second volume. The letter: In near fine condition. Holographic leter signed V. Nabokov , dated 15-6-76 in Montreux, Switzerland in French. Nabokov writes Dear friend, thank you very much for your kind words. I intend to come to London this autumn and it will be a great pleasure to see you after all this time . Nabokov spent several years in England in his early 20s at Cambrdge University and later on also made friends with fellow writers, notably Graham Greene. The letter is accompanied by a letter of authenticity from PSA, an independent third-party agency for the peace of mind as any Nabokov letters or signatures are scarce. Lolita, an absolue masterpiece and landmark novel of English literature which is studied for English degrees. Very few novels manage to enter the daily vocabulary such as the term Lolita . First and Fine.

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Title: 'Lolita', true first edition by Olympia Press with an original handwritten and signed Nabokov letter
Publisher: Olympia Press
Publication Date: 1955
Binding: Soft cover
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: Very Good
Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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