LOLITA Vladimir Nabokov First Edition 15th Printing HC DJ World's Great Novels

Description: LOLITAby Vladimir NabokovPublished by G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York, 1955. First American edition, 15th printing. Good hardcover in a very good unclipped dust jacket. Tight binding, solid spine, foxing, pen notes scattered through text, previous owner’s signature to ffep, deckled foredge. Octavo, 319 pages. This copy of Lolita, Nabokov's controversial and critically acclaimed novel, is a significant example of the first American edition published by G.P. Putnam's Sons. Although the copyright page bears the date 1955, this edition was actually first published in 1958. The book is bound in black cloth with gray patterned paper over the boards.The dust jacket, which is a crucial component of the book's value, is present and in very good condition. It carries the original price of $5.00 on the upper front flap The jacket shows some overall soiling, minor edge chips, and slight fading of the red lettering on the spine and some foxing, but it remains intact and is protected by a clear archival mylar sleeve.The 15th printing indicates that this book was part of a later run within the first American edition, yet it still retains all the key characteristics that make the first American edition highly collectible. Lolita is a landmark work of 20th-century literature, known for its complex and provocative narrative that explores themes of obsession, morality, and the human condition. This copy, with its original dust jacket, is a valuable addition to any literary collection. Loc: E7StoreAdd to FavoritesFeedbackLOLITA Vladimir Nabokov First Edition 15th Printing HC DJ World's Great Novels LOLITAby Vladimir NabokovPublished by G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York, 1955. First American edition, 15th printing. Good hardcover in a very good unclipped dust jacket. Tight binding, solid spine, foxing, pen notes scattered through text, previous owner’s signature to ffep, deckled foredge. Octavo, 319 pages. This copy of Lolita, Nabokov's controversial and critically acclaimed novel, is a significant example of the first American edition published by G.P. Putnam's Sons. Although the copyright page bears the date 1955, this edition was actually first published in 1958. The book is bound in black cloth with gray patterned paper over the boards.The dust jacket, which is a crucial component of the book's value, is present and in very good condition. It carries the original price of $5.00 on the upper front flap The jacket shows some overall soiling, minor edge chips, and slight fading of the red lettering on the spine and some foxing, but it remains intact and is protected by a clear archival mylar sleeve.The 15th printing indicates that this book was part of a later run within the first American edition, yet it still retains all the key characteristics that make the first American edition highly collectible. Lolita is a landmark work of 20th-century literature, known for its complex and provocative narrative that explores themes of obsession, morality, and the human condition. This copy, with its original dust jacket, is a valuable addition to any literary collection. Loc: E7

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