May 2012 Auction Ends Tuesday, May 29th, 5pm Pacific
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Thomas Pynchon first edition, first printing of his masterpiece, ''Gravity's Rainbow,'' inscribed and signed by Pynchon on the half-title page, ''10/86 / To Michael Urban, / Best Wishes, / Thomas Pynchon.'' Published by Viking: New York: 1973. Original pictorial dustjacket with minor creasing to the jacket spine, else a gorgeous copy. Publisher's red-orange cloth with dark red spine titles and an arch design blind-stamped on the front cover. Top edge stained red. In near fine condition. Accompanied by COA from PSA/DNA.
The Great Rarity of the Signed Book Trade -- A Thomas Pynchon ''Gravity's Rainbow'' Autographed 1st Edition, 1st Printing -- With PSA/DNA COA
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