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First edition: [New York] Gotham Book Mart [1973 (actually 1974)]. Grayish-blue wrappers with white label with black stamping on front wrapper. A first edition statement appears as part of the colophon. Note: "The originals of these drawings were done to accompany the limited edition of Amphigorey" appears on the copyright page. Note: Although this book was to be published in May, 1973, numerous printing errors delayed its release until early 1974. First limited and signed edition: [New York] Gotham Books Mart [1973 (actually 1974)]. Blue cloth and white paper labels with black stamping; issued without a dust wrapper but in a pale blue slipcase. Limited to 100 numbered copies and 26 lettered copies signed by Edward Gorey. A first edition statement appears as part of the colophon. Note: "The originals of these drawings were done to accompany the limited edition of Amphigorey" appears on the copyright page. Note: Although this book was to be published in May, 1973, numerous printing errors delayed its release until early 1974. |
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