THE JUST DESSERT THOUGHTFUL ALPHABET XI by EDWARD GOREY

Published by The Fantod Press, New York, 1997 limited first edition, limited to 750 numbered copies, this is copy 582, SIGNED and NUMBERED by the author EDWARD GOREY on the colophon page. Square format softcover booklet, illustrated grey wrappers, side staple bound, 5" x 5", 26 un-numbered pages, printed on one side only, existentially illustrated with thirteen b&w drawings that are rather dark, unfathomable and a touch surreal. Also includes the original Edward Gorey illustrated announcement card for this book which was sent out by Gotham Book Mart. Illustrated white card, 4.5" x 3.25", printed in b&w on both sides. Both in NEAR FINE CONDITION: tight, bright, clean and unmarked. A lovely copy.

Edward Gorey created The Fantod Press in 1962. Only 28 titles were issued by Fantod and each is highly prized by Gorey collectors.