Description: Gorey Tackles A Fairy Tale ClassicRUMPELSTILTSKINBy the Brothers Grimm, retold by Edith H. Tarcov, illustrated by Edward Gorey(1973)Signed first printing of Gorey's illustrated interpretation of the Grimm Brothers tale.Near fine. This is the scarcer true first of Gorey's edition, in wrappers, preceding the hardcover edition. The yellow highlights in Gorey's illustrations are an appealing rest from Gorey's typically unrelenting black-and-white style.Read more: Toledano, Goreyography, B57a. New York: Scholastic Book Services, (1973). 8'' x 6''. Original color pictorial wrappers. Illustrated by Gorey in black and white with yellow highlights. 48 pages. Signed by Gorey on the title page, crossing out his name. Text uniformly toned, as usual, nick to title page fore-edge. Some faint staining to rear panel. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 330 USD
Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
End Time: 2025-02-03T02:45:17.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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Author: Gorey, Edward; [Brothers Grimm]; Tarcov, Edith H
Publisher: Scholastic Book Services
Year Printed: 1973
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Signed
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
