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Forever Ulysses.
New York: Viking 1938 [actually December 1937]. PRIVATE PRE-PUBLICATION EDITION, number 6 of just 65 copies. Octavo, pp.315; [3], blank. Near fine in original linen-backed silk boards featuring rather striking gold orange and yellow vertical stripes, in accompanying gold card slip-case (rubbed). Translated by Patrick Leigh Fermor. This rare edition was issued 'to the officers and staff of the publishers, Christmas 1937'. The author's debut novel and Patrick Leigh Fermor's first significant literary contribution. An important item. Item #42025
The Works of Patrick Leigh Fermor featured in The Guardian's 'Greatest Travel Book' Selection [2011].
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