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James Joyce's magnum opus ''Ulysses'', the first edition limited to 1,000 copies, of which this is #877 -- one of the 750 copies printed on handmade paper in its distinct teal paper wrappers, here bound into contemporary half-linen boards. Paris: Shakespeare and Company, 1922. Interestingly, the date of publication for ''Ulysses'' was intended for Joyce's birthday, 2 February 1922, but only two copies were printed that day, both from the batch of 750 copies printed on handmade paper, of which this is one. Following later in February were more of the 750 copies before the copies 1-250 were printed; therefore, although the 750 run is numerically higher, it actually precedes the others in printing priority. Book measures 7.5'' x 9.5'' and spans 732pp., with prospectus advertising the novel's publication ''in the Autumn of 1921'', affixed to front free endpaper. Newspaper photograph of Dublin also taped to front pastedown. Separation starting to front joint, but book itself, contained between teal wrappers is very good to near fine. One of the most influential books of 20th century modernist literature.
James Joyce ''Ulysses'' First Edition From 1922 -- #877 of the 1,000 Copies in the Rare First Edition
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