ULYSSES. Samuel Beckett Presentation Copy. Joyce Signature

Modern Library Reprint. Hardcover. Signed by Author(s). Joyce, James. ULYSSES. Samuel Beckett Presentation Copy. Joyce Signature. New York. Random House, 1948. The Modern Library Edition, later printing. 8vo., 768pp. Sea-green cloth.

A near fine copy in a very good modestly restored black dust wrapper. This copy of James Joyce’s Ulysses from the library of Ray DaBoll, considered one of the most talented calligraphers & designers in America, inscribed by Beckett on the title-page in black ink: “On his birthday and yours / Sam Beckett / Feb 2 (Groundhog Day)” – Making reference to James Joyce’s birthday (February 2nd – Groundhog Day).

There are Beckett inscriptions & then there are Beckett inscriptions – This elegant display of Beckett Brain Works, the latter, with Ray DaBoll’s bookplate on the front pastedown. In addition, a fine example of Joyce’s signature tipped to the front free endpaper. A Clever Beckett Presentation – Superb Association Copy – Fine Joyce Signature. In a custom TBCL Modern Clamshell Case. Punxsutawney Phil says. “It’s our Birthday – This is a nifty gift”