Adam's Works on Paper Art & Literature 12th March 2019

33 Works on Paper 12 th March 2019 63 ‘IMAGINATION DEAD IMAGINE ..’ BECKETT, SAMUEL. ALL STRANGE AWAY. FIRST, Gotham Book Mart 1976, illustrated by Edward Gorey, no. 67 of 226 num- bered (or lettered) copies, SIGNED by Beckett and Gorey. Gotham Book Mart Master Series. Quarto, illustrated boards, morocco spine, gilt, slipcase, a fine pro- duction. Scarce. € 1,200 - 1,600 64 THE SECOND EDITION, INSCRIBED BECKETT, SAMUEL. EN ATTENDANT GODOT. Les Editions de Minuit 1954, SECOND EDITION in French, illustrated with four photographic plates, F&F 259.1. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY BECKETT ‘for / Alan and Sylvia / affectionately / Sam / Dublin [?] August 1954’. With three later editions of Godot, all softbound, in English, French and Italian. Beckett’s most important work, probably the most influential play of the 20th century. All early editions are rare, particularly when signed. (4) € 1,200 - 1,600 THE COLLECTION OF PROF. EOIN O’BRIEN.