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  • First American Edition of Thomas Mann's Classic Doctor Faustus; Lengthily Inscribed by Him

    MANN, Thomas.

    Doctor Faustus.

    New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1948.

    First American edition of Mann's classic retelling of the story of Dr. Faustus, the man who sold his soul to the devil for 24 years of health and genius. Octavo, original boards, red topstain. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "To Joseph Golde thankful for his musical hospitality Chicago 23 Febr. 1950 Thomas Mann." A few notes in the text from the recipient, near fine in a fine dust jacket. Jacket design by George Salter. Photograph of Mann by Yousuf Karsh. Translated by H.T. Lowe-Porter. Rare and desirable signed and inscribed by the author, as…

    Price: $3,800.00     Item Number: 77021

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