Portrait photograph of W.B. Yeats
[Victoria, London: ca. 1903]. This portrait of a pensive W. B. Yeats was taken by London-based American photographer... Read More about Portrait photograph of W.B. Yeats
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Although printed in 1785, the introductory matter was destroyed by fire, and Ritson abandoned the completion of it. The sheets eventually fell into the hands of Triphook, who issued it thus, with a new title page, preface, and, according to him a portrait by "Mrs. Park of Hampstead" - which... Read More about
Price: $250
Creatures.
New York: Macmillan, 1930. First editon, Deluxe Issue, Number 202 of 300 copies, signed by the author and artist. Read More about Creatures
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"The Irish Waverley Novels"
Tales by the O'Hara Family: Containing Crohoore of the Bill-Hook. The Fetches, and John Doe.
London: Printed for W. Simpkin and R. Marshall, 1825. First edition, with half-titles. "The Irish Waverley Novels" The Banim brothers had intended to make the "O'Hara Tales" the Waverley novels of Ireland. They wanted to expose the Irish discontent and problems through their fiction. The "Tales" consists of three works... Read More about Tales by the O'Hara Family: Containing Crohoore of the Bill-Hook. The Fetches, and John Doe
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A "Delightful Burlesque" Gothic Triple-Decker
The Heroine, or Adventures of a Fair Romance Reader.
London: Printed for Henry Colburn, Public Library, Conduit-Street, Hanover-Square; and sold by George Goldie, Edinburgh, and John, 1813. First edition. A "Delightful Burlesque" Gothic Triple-Decker. A Gothic parody much appreciated by the author of NORTHANGER ABBEY (1818), who wrote in a letter of March 2, 1814: "I finished The Heroine... Read More about The Heroine, or Adventures of a Fair Romance Reader
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Cherry Lane Theatre ... The Harold Clurman Theatre Production of Samuel Beckett's Endgame.
New York: September 1984. Inscribed on the title page, "for Bill & Roslyn affectionately from Sam - 11.10.84". A program for a 1984 production of Endgame at the Cherry Lane Theatre starring King Donovan, Alice Drummond, Alvin Epstein, and Peter Evans, directed by Alvin Epstein. William Targ (1907-1999) was an... Read More about Cherry Lane Theatre ... The Harold Clurman Theatre Production of Samuel Beckett's Endgame
Price: $400
INSCRIBED
Flyer for Joseph Papp presents Mabou Mines' Production of Cascando by Samuel Beckett....Music by Philip Glass.
Nov. 20, 1976. INSCRIBED. Inscribed on upper right "for William Targ from Samuel Beckett." William Targ (1907-1999) was editor in chief at World Publishing and then Putnam's before founding his own imprint, Targ Editions; he was also a noted bibliophile and Beckett collector. His wife Roslyn Targ (1925-2017) was Beckett's... Read More about Flyer for Joseph Papp presents Mabou Mines' Production of Cascando by Samuel Beckett....Music by...
Price: $450
Inscribed
assez.
Paris: Les Éditions de Minuit, [1966]. First edition, #305 of 450 copies. Inscribed. Inscribed on the title page, "for William & Roslyn bien amicalement Sam. Beckett". Roslyn Targ (1925-2017), was Beckett's literary agent. Her husband, William Targ (1907-1999), was an editor and then head of Putnam's before founding his own... Read More about assez
Price: $750
With inscription from Beckett
The Beckett Country. Samuel Beckett's Ireland.
Dublin: Black Cat Press in association with Faber and Faber, [1986]. First trade edition. With inscription from Beckett. With a slip mounted to f.f.e.p. inscribed, "For Bill [Targ] from Sam March 1987". William Targ (1907-1999), was an editor and then head of Putnam's before founding his own imprint, Targ Editions;..... Read More about The Beckett Country. Samuel Beckett's Ireland
Price: $450
bing.
Paris: Les Éditions de Minuit, [1966]. FIRST EDITION, LIMITED ISSUE, number 73 of 112 copies reserved for publisher of 550 copies on Rives from an edition of 762 (there were 100 hors commerce and 112 reserved for the publisher). Read More about bing
Price: $225
Presentation
bing.
Paris: Les Éditions de Minuit, [1966]. FIRST EDITION, LIMITED ISSUE, number 326 of 550 copies on Rives from an edition of 762 (there were 100 hors commerce and 112 reserved for the publisher). Presentation. Inscribed on the title page, "for William & Roslyn Targ from Samuel Beckett". William Targ (1907-1999)... Read More about bing
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To Jean Demélier
Collection of 6 autograph postcards signed and 1 autograph letter signed ("Sam"), in French, to Jean [Demélier].
Paris: 1970-73. To Jean Demélier. A group of brief responses to his friend, the French writer Jean Demélier (b.1940), thanking him for his letters, mentioning travel plans, arranging meetings, etc. In the note dated 5-11-70, Beckett punningly congratulates Demélier on his soon to be published first novel, Le Rêve de..... Read More about Collection of 6 autograph postcards signed and 1 autograph letter signed ("Sam"), in...
Price: $2,500
Inscribed
Comédie et actes divers.
Paris: Les éditions de minuit, [1966]. #68 of 80 copies printed on pur fil Lafuma. Inscribed. Inscribed on the title page: "for Bill & Roslyn in friendship from Sam". William Targ (1907-1999), was an editor and then head of Putnam's before founding his own imprint, Targ Editions; he was also... Read More about Comédie et actes divers
Price: $750
Compagnie.
Paris: Les Éditions de Minuit, [1980]. First trade edition. Inscribed on the title page to Bill and Roslyn Targ. William Targ (1907-1999), was an editor and then head of Putnam's before founding his own imprint, Targ Editions; he was also a noted bibliophile and Beckett collector. His wife Roslyn Targ... Read More about Compagnie
Price: $500
Inscribed to his agent
Company.
London: John Calder, [1980]. First trade edition. Inscribed to his agent. Inscribed, "for Rosalyn [sic] Targ with all good wishes Sam Beckett". Roslyn Targ (1925-2017), was Beckett's literary agent. Read More about Company
Price: $1,250
Inscribed
d'un ouvrage abandonné.
[Paris]: Les éditions de minuit, [1967]. First edition, number 45 of 90 copies on velin cuve B.F.K. rives. Inscribed. Inscribed on the title page, "for William & Roslyn Targ with all fond wishes Sam. Beckett". William Targ (1907-1999), was an editor and then head of Putnam's before founding his own... Read More about d'un ouvrage abandonné
Price: $500
Presentation copy
En attendant Godot. Pièce en deux actes.
[Paris]: Les Editions de Minuit, [1986]. Presentation copy. A lovely association copy to a significant Beckett collaborator in the last years of his life. The presentation reads: "For Rick with love from Sam Sept 88". Waiting for Godot was the play that secured Beckett's lasting fame. No matter that he'd been... Read More about En attendant Godot. Pièce en deux actes
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Inscribed
"Equisse radiophonique" in Minuit No 5.
Paris: September 1973. Number 13 of 50 copies. Inscribed. Inscribed by Beckett at his contribution, "for Bill [Targ] from Sam". William Targ (1907-1999), was an editor and then head of Putnam's before founding his own imprint, Targ Editions; he was also a noted bibliophile and Beckett collector. His wife Roslyn... Read More about "Equisse radiophonique" in Minuit No 5
Price: $500
Footfalls.
London: Faber and Faber, [1976]. Uncorrected Proof Copy. Read More about Footfalls
Price: $250
ONE OF 100 SIGNED COPIES, ADDITIONALLY INSCRIBED
Imagination Dead Imagine...translated from the French by the author.
London: Calder and Boyars, [1965]. Number 11 of 100 copies signed by the author. ONE OF 100 SIGNED COPIES, ADDITIONALLY INSCRIBED. Additionally inscribed on title-page "For/ Bill & Roslyn/ their friend/ Sam." William Targ (1907-1999), was an editor and then head of Putnam's before founding his own imprint, Targ Editions;... Read More about Imagination Dead Imagine...translated from the French by the author
Price: $1,500
Inscribed
imagination morte imaginez.
Paris: Les Éditions de Minuit, [1965]. FIRST EDITION, LIMITED ISSUE, number 195 of 450 copies on Rives from an edition of 612 (there were 50 hors commerce and 112 reserved for the publisher). Inscribed. Inscribed on the title-page, "for William & Roslyn Targ with all good wishes Samuel Beckett". William... Read More about imagination morte imaginez
Price: $500
Author's presentation copy & fine association
Krapp's Last Tape, and Other Dramatic Pieces.
New York: Grove Press, 1960. Evergreen edition. Author's presentation copy & fine association. Beckett's inscription reads: "for Teresita with love from Sam London, 1.3.84". A one act play, with nothing but the title character and a tape recorder on stage, Krapp's Last Tape was written for the Irish actor Patrick Magee... Read More about Krapp's Last Tape, and Other Dramatic Pieces
Price: $2,500
Inscribed
Malone Dies.
New York: Grove Press, 1956. First American edition, number 431 of 500 hardcover copies. Inscribed. Inscribed on the title page, "for William & Roslyn Targ very cordially Sam Beckett". Roslyn Targ (1925-2017), was Beckett's literary agent. Her husband, William Targ (1907-1999) was editor in chief at World Publishing and then... Read More about Malone Dies
Price: $2,250
One of 100 signed, additionally inscribed
More Pricks Than Kicks.
London: Calder & Boyars, [1970]. Number 90 of 100 copies, specially bound and signed by the author. One of 100 signed, additionally inscribed. One of 100 copies signed by Beckett, additionally inscribed, "for Bill & Roslyn with all good wishes from Sam". William Targ (1907-1999), was head of Putnam's before... Read More about More Pricks Than Kicks
Price: $2,000
First issue wrappers, inscribed to Bill and Roslyn Targ
Murphy.
Paris: Bordas, 1947. First French edition, first issue, one approximately 250 copies in the Bordas wrappers. First issue wrappers, inscribed to Bill and Roslyn Targ. Presentation copy, inscribed on the title-page, "For William & Roslyn Targ/ with all good wishes/ Samuel Beckett." Beckett's first novel, written in English and originally... Read More about Murphy
Price: $4,000