A collection of three signed works by the celebrated American author and artist Edward Gorey, known for his darkly humorous and macabre illustrations. A mix of hard and softcover. This lot includes:

1. **"The Hapless Child"**: A first edition, first printing (1961) of Gorey's classic tale, featuring his distinctive pen-and-ink drawings and sardonic narrative.
2. **"The Jumbilies" by Edward Lear, Drawings by Edward Gorey**: A first edition, first printing (1968) with Edward Gorey's illustrations accompanying Edward Lear's famous nonsense poem.
3. **"The Haunted Tea Cosy: A Dispirited and Distasteful Diversion for Christmas"**: A special first issue of the first edition from 1998, limited to 500 numbered copies, signed by the author, and presented in a custom blue cloth slipcase. This copy is numbered 453.

All books are softcover editions with illustrated wrappers. Gorey's works are highly sought after for their unique blend of Victorian-era aesthetics, surrealism, and gothic sensibility.

Dimensions:
Height - 7.5"
Width - 6.5"
Depth - 3.5"
Weight - 2 lbs

Condition:
Good. "The Hapless Child" shows some edge wear and minor creasing to the covers. "The Jumbilies" has significant wear to the covers, including creasing, discoloration, and some peeling/loss of the laminate. "The Haunted Tea Cosy" is in very good condition with minor shelf wear to the slipcase. Pages of all books appear clean and intact.

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• Low Estimate: 300.00
• High Estimate: 600.00