The Real Life of Sebastian Knight
first edition
1941 · Norfolk, Connecticut
by Nabokov, Vladimir
Norfolk, Connecticut: New Directions, 1941. First edition. Red burlap , spine and cover labels. A fine copy with no wear, bright spine label (small variant); the jacket is missing large chips from the spine. The author's name is spelled "Nabokov" on jacket. A review copy, stamped with the publication date on the front endpaper, and a contemporary publicity photo of Nabokov is laid in. Ownership signature of Milton Merlin, blacklisted Hollywood writer and producer. Juliar E21. (Inventory #: 31179)