1st Edition. Hardcover. Signed by Author. Inscribed Rarity. Nabokov, Vladimir. KONIG DAME BUBE [King Queen and Knave]. Published in Berlin: Vertag Ullstein, [1930].,Â
Extraordinary Presentation Copy of the First German Edition published two years after the first edition in Russian which was also issued i n Berlin [Juliar A9.1]. 8vo. 266 pp.
An excellent, very good tight copy. Original publisher’s oatmeal cloth boards showing modest use.
Nabokov has inscribed the book to: ” L. and B. Thompson / with the author’s best love / Berlin VIII. 30 ” [Lisbeth and Bertram were very close friends of the Nabokov’s for over 40 years.] Included is a further five line inscription by Nabokov about the figures illustrated on the dust wrapper [not present] and their relationship to the characters in the book, as well as a holograph comment on the title page regarding the origins of the subtitle.
In all, a unique presentation indeed indicating some of the author’s sentiments concerning the production of this edition. Nabokov presentations are uncommon especially those of such a personal & generous nature. Custom Clamshell Case. [Juliar D9.1].
