Source: Paul Frasier Collectibles

Rare limited edition copy of Orlando signed by the author

Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) is often regarded as one of the foremost modernist figures in literature of the 20th century.

Her most famous works include Orlando, Mrs Dalloway and To the Lighthouse.

After battling bouts of depression for much of her life, Woolf filled her pockets with stones and drowned herself in the River Ouse near her home in Sussex in 1941.

Offerred for sale is a magnificent book. It is a hardcover first edition of Orlando, measuring 6.25" x 9.25". It is one of only 800 limited edition copies of the book signed by the author, this being number 465.

Orlando, published in 1928, is a novel partly based on Woolf's lover Vita Sackville-West.

The book has been signed by Woolf in purple ink on the reverse of the half title page. The autograph is in excellent condition.

The book also features an owner's bookplate which has been affixed to the front pastedown showing the books original owner was the famous American Impressionist landscape painter Daniel Garber. This copy originates from Garber's personal library - the bookplate reads "Ex Libris - Daniel and Mary F Garber". Garber's paintings are now on display at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C.

Pencil notations have been made on the first, blank page. The book also features some light overall toning and some light sunning to the spine, otherwise it is in fine condition.

A rarely seen signed edition of an important 20th century novel with great provenance having come from the library of Daniel Garber.

For sale: £1,950 About $3170 For More Information contact Paul Frazier Collectibles

Opportunities like this don't come along very often, especially not with a 15% discount on the market value. Be quick to act and secure this magnificent item.

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