Fine Books & Artwork from the George D. Lacy & Louis A. Irmo Collections
Thu, Nov 20, 2025 11:00AM EST
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Lot 17
BARTH, John (1930-2024). The Sot-Weed Factor. London: Secke...
Estimate: $350 - $550
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BARTH, John (1930-2024). The Sot-Weed Factor. London: Secker & Warburg, 1961. 8vo. 806, [2, blank] pp. Publisher's full red boards, spine stamped in silver, publisher's unclipped (?30s. net") dust jacket (book spine a bit rubbed, light offsetting to endleaves; jacket spine a bit toned, some mild edgewear to jacket, light soiling to jacket verso). Fine. FIRST ENGLISH EDITION OF THE AUTHOR'S BREAKTHROUGH NOVEL. This English edition is far less common than the American edition, especially so in this condition. And: The Sot-Weed Factor. Garden City: Doubleday & Co., 1960. 8vo. 806 pp. Publisher's yellow cloth backtrip over dark blue boards, publisher's unclipped (?$7.50") dust jacket (light rubbing, soiling to binding; jacket spine sunned, lightly worn, some soiling, front jacket flap creased at top). Very good. FIRST EDITION. From the renowned personal collection of Dr. George D. Lacy. Measurements: 9 x 6 x 2.
