Tom Wolfe Signed Books, 3 Pcs
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A group of three books, including two handsome Franklin Library Signed Limited First Editions, each book signed by American writer Tom Wolfe (1930-2018). The book titles include, in alphabetical order: "Bonfire of the Vanities," "From Bauhaus to Our House," and "Hooking Up." The Franklin Library Collector's Editions are bound in supple genuine leather of various colors, with fancy gilt embossed covers, gilt text blocks, and decorative endpapers. The overall condition of the items is excellent. Please refer to the catalog photographs for more information about the condition. The average book size is 8vo.
The lot is comprised of:
1. The Franklin Library Signed Limited First Edition of Tom Wolfe, "The Bonfire of the Vanities" (Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: The Franklin Library, 1987), 659pp. Signed by Tom Wolfe in blue pen on one of the front endpapers as "Tom Wolfe." Provenance: Purchased from Frogtown Books, Inc. (Toledo, Ohio) in October 2001.Biblio.com lists Wolfe signed editions like this for between $100-400.
2. Tom Wolfe, "From Bauhaus to Our House" (New York: Farrar Straus Giroux, 1981), ninth printing, 1982, 143pp. Boldly signed by Tom Wolfe in purple felt tip pen on the front end paper as "Tom Wolfe," the signature measuring 4.875" x 1.75" alone. With the original dust jacket listing a retail price of $10.95. Clean and crisp. 5.875" x 8.25" x .75." Estimates on Biblio.com for a signed edition like this are in the $100-175 range.
3. The Franklin Library Signed Limited First Edition of Tom Wolfe, "Hooking Up" (Franklin Center, Pennsylvania: The Franklin Library, 2000), 293pp. Signed by Tom Wolfe in black pen on one of the front endpapers as "Tom Wolfe." Comes with an insert introducing "Tom Wolfe, this month's Signed First Edition Society author…" Biblio.com lists a signed edition like this for between $75-150.
This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.
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