NABOKOV, Vladimir (1899-1977, writing as 'V. Sirin'). Priglashenie na kazn. [Invitation to a Beheading.] Paris: Dom Knigi, 1938.
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NABOKOV, Vladimir (1899-1977, writing as 'V. Sirin'). Priglashenie na kazn. [Invitation to a Beheading.] Paris: Dom Knigi, 1938.

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NABOKOV, Vladimir (1899-1977, writing as 'V. Sirin'). Priglashenie na kazn. [Invitation to a Beheading.] Paris: Dom Knigi, 1938.

The first edition; an attractive, unopened copy in the original wrappers. Invitation to a Beheading is one of Nabokov's best known titles – a darkly comic indictment of totalitarianism, which Nabokov esteemed above LolitaPale Fire, and The Gift. Juliar A16.1.

Octavo (200 x 140 mm). Unopened (margins faintly yellowed). Original wrappers printed in brown and red (negligible wear).
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