The Travels of Lemuel Gulliver
New York: The Limited Editions Club, 1929. First Edition. Limited Edition of 1,500 numbered copies, of which this is number 86. Signed by the illustrator Alexander King on the limitation page. Small folio, x, 293 pages, publisher's original quarter leather over cloth covered boards. With the publisher's original dust jacket. Publisher's original orange slipcase. The 1929 Limited Editions Club edition of The Travels of Lemuel Gulliver by Jonathan Swift holds the distinction of being the very first book published by the Club. Limited to 1,500 numbered copies, this finely produced volume was printed by The John B. Watkins Company in New York and features lively illustrations by Alexander King, whose expressive style adds humor and personality to Swift’s enduring satire. Originally published in 1726, Gulliver’s Travels is a masterful blend of fantasy, adventure, and biting social commentary, chronicling the voyages of Lemuel Gulliver to fantastical lands such as Lilliput and Brobdingnag. The Limited Editions Club edition reflects the press's founding vision of pairing classic literature with high-quality design and craftsmanship, making it a cornerstone for collectors and an important artifact in the history of American fine press publishing. Some discoloration to the scarce jacket, that is torn along the folds with flaps detached. Leather deteriorating. Some minor rubbing and wear, else in very good + condition. Item #101
Price: $850.00