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A near fine first limited edition book set from Edward Gorey's self-published imprint, The Fantod Press, complete with the original envelope, and each signed by Gorey either with his own name or with his pseudonym Regera Dowdy. New York: The Fantod Press, 1966. This is the very first set released by Gorey under The Fantod Press, a limited edition of 500 consisting of: ''The Pious Infant'', bound in lavender illustrated wrappers, and signed by Gorey as his pseudonym ''Mrs Regera Dowdy'' on the title page; ''The Inanimate Tragedy'', bound in illustrated blue wrappers, and signed by Gorey as himself on the title page; ''The Evil Garden'', bound in yellow illustrated wrappers, signed by Gorey as his pseudonym, the translator Mrs. Regera Dowdy. Books measure 3.375'' x 5.5'', 4.5'' square and 6'' x 5'' respectively, with printed envelope measuring 8.125'' x 5.5''. All three books are exceptionally well preserved, much more so than usually found with this set, all in near fine condition.
Edward Gorey Signed Collection of His First Fantod Press Book Set From 1966 -- Complete First Edition Limited Set in Original Envelope
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