The Blue Aspic, Edward Gorey, Meredith Press, 1968, 1st Ed., Fine w/DJ

Gorey, Edward. The Blue Aspic (New York: Meredith Press, 1968).

English, First Edition, a Fine book in a Fine dust jacket, HC, 8vo, 6 1/4" x 7," unpaginated, c. 64 pp., including illustrations.

ISBN: N/A

First Edition. Fine dark blue paper-covered boards. Covers have slight wear to extremities, else pristine and intact, binding tight, sharp tips. Fine dark blue paper dust jacket with white lettering on spine. Dust jacket has slight wear to extremities and light age toning, else pristine and intact, not price-clipped, protected in a paper-backed Mylar sleeve. Pages have light age toning and a former owner's inscription in yellow ink on front free endpaper, else pristine and intact. Replete with black-and-white illustrations by Edward Gorey. Illustrated short story by Edward Gorey (1925-2000), an American author, illustrator, and costume designer, filled with his signature sense of ironic, macabre humor. The story follows two seemingly disparate realms; one of wealth and theater celebrity, and the other of poverty and a longing to be a part of that world. From front flap: "An opera book without libretto or score, which nevertheless portrays the tragedy of unrequited love, the peril of fame, the intrigue of backstage life, the nefarious scheming of the very rich, and a profound moral."