![NABOKOV, Vladimir Vladimirovich (1899-1977). Korol, Dama, Valet. [King, Queen, Knave.] Berlin: Slovo, 1928. 8° (210 x 140mm). (Light browning near the edges.) Original printed wrappers, custom blue cloth chemise and slipcase (light wear and light browning near the extremities, light spotting). Provenance: Sibe J. Milicic (business card laid-in).](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2011/CSK/2011_CSK_03013_0207_000(nabokov_vladimir_vladimirovich_korol_dama_valet_king_queen_knave_berli014031).jpg?w=1)
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NABOKOV, Vladimir Vladimirovich (1899-1977). Korol, Dama, Valet. [King, Queen, Knave.] Berlin: Slovo, 1928. 8° (210 x 140mm). (Light browning near the edges.) Original printed wrappers, custom blue cloth chemise and slipcase (light wear and light browning near the extremities, light spotting). Provenance: Sibe J. Milicic (business card laid-in).
FIRST EDITION. Nabokov's second novel was very warmly received; its success allowed Vladimir and Vera to clear their debts and to take their first butterfly expedition in the Pyrenées. RARE: ABPC records just one copy at auction in over 25 years. Juliar A9.1.
FIRST EDITION. Nabokov's second novel was very warmly received; its success allowed Vladimir and Vera to clear their debts and to take their first butterfly expedition in the Pyrenées. RARE: ABPC records just one copy at auction in over 25 years. Juliar A9.1.