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GORE VIDAL'S PERSONAL LIBRARY

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Comprising approximately 3,000 books including: 1st and later editions of Gore Vidal's works, as well as by pseudonyms including: Katherine Everard "A Star's Progress, 1st Edition (2)"; Gore Vidal's "The City and The Pillar, 1st edition"; "Dark Green, Bright Red"; "In a Yellow Wood"; "A Search for a King"; "The Season of Comfort" and works by Vidal and his contemporaries, some of which are signed. In addition are reference and books used by Vidal for his research, as well as books in which Vidal is referenced Note: please contact Abell for file of additional photographs and/or to schedule an appointment for viewing library in person

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GORE VIDAL'S PERSONAL LIBRARY

Name: GORE VIDAL'S PERSONAL LIBRARY
SKU: 47611655
Price: 6500 USD
Availability: InStock

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