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Library of 18 First Editions by Gore Vidal, Including Williwaw His First Book
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A library of 18 first editions by Gore Vidal, all but one with dust jackets, various publishers and dates, including his first published work, Williwaw. This library includes many of Vidal's lesser known works and plays as well as his bestsellers and covers a period of some 30 years. The author, a liberal spokesperson of the time, was friends with the Kennedy family and a political character in his own right, frequently appearing on television in very lively and often heated discussions with William F. Buckley a well-known conservative figure. Titles include: "The Golden Age" published by Doubleday New York 2000, "In a Yellow" published by E.P. Dutton
Co. 1947, "Homage to Daniel Shays" published by Random House, 1972, "The Best Man" published by Little Brown 1960, "Three Plays" published by Wm. Heinemann Ltd., 1962, "Romulus" published by Grove Press 1966, "Two Sisters" (no dj) published by Little Brown 1970, "Dark Green Bright Red" published by E.P. Dutton
Co. 1950, "The Judgment of Paris" published by Little Brown 1952, "Messiah" published by E.P. Dutton
Co. 1954, "A Thirsty Evil" published by The Zero Press 1956, "An Evening with Richard Nixon" published by Random House 1972, "The City and the Pillar Revised" published by E.P. Dutton
Co. 1965, "The Season of Comfort" published by E.P. Dutton
Co. 1949, "Reflections upon a Sinking Ship" published by Little Brown 1969, "Williwaw" published by E.P. Dutton
Co. 1946, "Visit to a Small Planet" published by Little Brown 1957, "Rocking the Boat" published by Little Brown 1962.
- Creator:Vidal Grau (Author)
- Dimensions:Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 16
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- Date of Manufacture:1946-2000
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
- Seller Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: B625-31stDibs: LU855248075922
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