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Nabokov's Butterfly
Nabokov's Butterfly: And Other Stories of Great Authors and Rare Books | Rick Gekoski
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An author and rare book dealer profiles 20 editions of major books that have passed through his hands and made publishing history, as the books--and their authors' memorabilia--have become the legends of rare book collectors. Includes 25 color photographs.
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LeahBergen
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The author, a rare book dealer, writes about twenty very special editions of major books that passed through his hands. He bought Graham Greene‘s first edition copy of Lolita, with Nabokov‘s drawing of a butterfly in it, and then sold it the next day for a $10,000 profit. 😬

#Butterflies
#MagicalMarch
#BooksAboutBooks

saresmoore I think the fact that Nabokov was a lepidopterist is one of my most favorite bookish bits of trivia. 6y
DeborahSmall Love it ❤️ 6y
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Wow!!! And beautiful as always ☺️☺️☺️ 6y
vkois88 Wow! 6y
Suet624 This photo is beautiful. 6y
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CarolynOliver
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Love these #endpapers!

LeahBergen I loved this book. 💗 7y
Reviewsbylola Gorgeous. 7y
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