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2 Olympia Press Lolitas on eBayNABOKV-L THANKS CAROLYN KUNIN FOR these items. Be aware, however, that these Olympia "first editions" are not "first editions" in the collector's sense. It is my hazy recollection that a large stockpile of these printings were found in a warehouse some years ago and were being sold via Daedalus (?) for about $10. They are very nice items/gifts for Nabokovians but not heavy duty collectibles.
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From: Carolyn Kunin
To: Vladimir Nabokov Forum
Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 11:55 AM
Subject: 2 Olympia Press Lolitas on eBay
LOLITA by Nabokoy,Olmpia Press 1`st edition
Item # 2904944126
Books:Antiquarian & Collectible:Antiquarian:Literature
Current bid US $10.49 (reserve not yet met) Starting bid US $9.99
Quantity 1 # of bids 2 Bid history
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Location neuhausen
Country Germany
Started Jan-06-03 13:58:04 PST
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Olympia Press, Paris, 1958, first edition, third printing april 1959 of this highly original twentieth-century literary landmark.with 6 pages updated (2nd printing of the "publisher`s digression" dated april 1959 which states that first french edition by gallimard will be published at the end of april 1959 and updates the continuing pornography litigation. the third printing does not reprint the first "publishers digression" that appearedin the second printing of november 1958. as american publishers of the early 1950`s would have nothing to dowith a novel whose protagonist was an obsessed pedophile,nabokow had turned to maurice girodias and his slightly unsavory olympia press (paris) to get the book published. its now-famous olive green cover can be recognized from a distance at any rare books fair or exhibit, just as the blue toned- paper binding on an original ulysses by joyce is unmistakable.two volums. 8vo.original green paper wrappers printed in black. printed price (francs: 2400) on back cover.minimal wears at the edges.on the back:not to be sold in u.s.a. u. k. or philippines. please feel free to ask for more information
Nabokov Lolita Olympia Press 4th printing
Item # 2905983557
Books:Antiquarian & Collectible:Antiquarian:Literature
Current bid US $49.99
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Vladimir Nabokov: Lolita. Olympia Press, Paris. The Traveller's Companion Series. Stated Fourth printing February 1961. Very good with a bit of fading and reading creases on spine. This copy is a variant which has the pages 193-288 printed on heavier and somewhat darker paper stock, which makes the book somewhat thicker than usual. First edition with the butterfly cover (Nabokov was a great butterfly specialist). Price US $ 0.75 N.F. 3.75. Nabokov's book caused a great scandal, obscuring the fact that this is one of the great original masterpieces of contemporary literature, which can be read on many levels. The book was originally published in wraps by Olympia Press in 1955. Copies of the first edition now go for up to $9,500. The second edition from 1958 can cost $1,000. All early Olympia printings are rare and highly collectible. Shipping will be $7 by surface mail, $8 by air mail. Payment in US cash or by credit card through PayPal or BidPay.
----- Original Message -----
From: Carolyn Kunin
To: Vladimir Nabokov Forum
Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 11:55 AM
Subject: 2 Olympia Press Lolitas on eBay
LOLITA by Nabokoy,Olmpia Press 1`st edition
Item # 2904944126
Books:Antiquarian & Collectible:Antiquarian:Literature
Current bid US $10.49 (reserve not yet met) Starting bid US $9.99
Quantity 1 # of bids 2 Bid history
Time left 1 days, 2 hours +
Location neuhausen
Country Germany
Started Jan-06-03 13:58:04 PST
Ends Jan-16-03 13:58:04 PST
Description
Olympia Press, Paris, 1958, first edition, third printing april 1959 of this highly original twentieth-century literary landmark.with 6 pages updated (2nd printing of the "publisher`s digression" dated april 1959 which states that first french edition by gallimard will be published at the end of april 1959 and updates the continuing pornography litigation. the third printing does not reprint the first "publishers digression" that appearedin the second printing of november 1958. as american publishers of the early 1950`s would have nothing to dowith a novel whose protagonist was an obsessed pedophile,nabokow had turned to maurice girodias and his slightly unsavory olympia press (paris) to get the book published. its now-famous olive green cover can be recognized from a distance at any rare books fair or exhibit, just as the blue toned- paper binding on an original ulysses by joyce is unmistakable.two volums. 8vo.original green paper wrappers printed in black. printed price (francs: 2400) on back cover.minimal wears at the edges.on the back:not to be sold in u.s.a. u. k. or philippines. please feel free to ask for more information
Nabokov Lolita Olympia Press 4th printing
Item # 2905983557
Books:Antiquarian & Collectible:Antiquarian:Literature
Current bid US $49.99
Buy It Now for US $100.00
This option disappears
once a bid is placed. Starting bid US $49.99
Quantity 1 # of bids 0 Bid history
Time left 3 days, 0 hours +
Location Humble
Country Denmark
Started Jan-11-03 12:28:56 PST
Ends Jan-18-03 12:28:56 PST
Description
Vladimir Nabokov: Lolita. Olympia Press, Paris. The Traveller's Companion Series. Stated Fourth printing February 1961. Very good with a bit of fading and reading creases on spine. This copy is a variant which has the pages 193-288 printed on heavier and somewhat darker paper stock, which makes the book somewhat thicker than usual. First edition with the butterfly cover (Nabokov was a great butterfly specialist). Price US $ 0.75 N.F. 3.75. Nabokov's book caused a great scandal, obscuring the fact that this is one of the great original masterpieces of contemporary literature, which can be read on many levels. The book was originally published in wraps by Olympia Press in 1955. Copies of the first edition now go for up to $9,500. The second edition from 1958 can cost $1,000. All early Olympia printings are rare and highly collectible. Shipping will be $7 by surface mail, $8 by air mail. Payment in US cash or by credit card through PayPal or BidPay.