Obelisk Press Books for Sale
$150.00
Daffodil by Cecil Barr (Jack Kahane)
Obelisk Press 1938
This is the 18th and
last issued printing by Jack Kahane and the Obelisk Press. Daffodil was the leading selling English
language book in Europe from 1931 through 1939. This printing is desirable because it contains the entire Obelisk
Press printing history of Daffodil. The
book is in good condition. There is a
two inch tear along the front cover/spine fold hinge. The rear cover has been professionally re-attached to the
book. There is chipping to wrapper
edges.
$75.00
Through the Ark by Olga Martin
Obelisk Press 1938
This is the 1st and
only issued printing by Jack Kahane and the Obelisk Press. The book is in very good condition. Previous owner’s name is written on upper
right corner of cover.
$35.00
TROPIC OF CAPRICORN by Henry Miller
Obelisk Press 1945
This is the first post World War I
I printing published by Maurice Girodias, (Kahane’s son). Because it was printed using the same plates
as the 1st Edition / 1st
Printing of 1939, many unknowing book sellers and book buyers believe this is
the 1st edition/1st printing. This is however the edition that many returning GI’s smuggled
back into the states after the war.
Printed on acidic paper, the books are browned with age and are
extremely brittle. This copy is no
exception. There is lots of chipping to
the page edges and the spine has experienced sunning. However the book is in tact.
This is a great collectible.