[Rarebooks] FS: First Illustrated Edition of THE GREAT GATSBY in the original shipping box

[Charles Agvent]

Later this month we will be listing between 50 and 150 Limited Editions 
Club new arrivals, most of which are unusual in some respect including a 
number of pieces of original art as well as many, such as the one listed 
below, that still retain their original shipping cartons from the 
publisher.  Let us know if you wish to join our regular LEC clients in 
receiving an advance list of these items when ready.

FITZGERALD, F. Scott. THE GREAT GATSBY. [New York]: Limited Editions 
Club, (1980). Octavo (6-3/4" x 8-5/8") bound by the Stinehour Press in 
full gray buckram stamped with a design by Deborah M. Evetts of a 
vintage automobile with silver headlights. Copy #457 of 2000 illustrated 
with 14 color gouaches by Fred Meyer and SIGNED by the artist on the 
colophon page. Monthly Letter laid in. Fine in glassine and a Fine 
slipcase, in the original shipping box. (#016490)        $400.00

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