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Labryrinths: Selected Stories & Other Writing [Donald A. Yates' Copy]

Borges, Jorge Luis; Donald A. Yates [Editor]; James E. Irby [Editor]; Andre Maurois [Preface]

New York: New Directions, 1964.

First American paperback edition. A fantastic association copy of Borges' first work translated into English, signed by Jorge Luis Borges on the title page and additionally inscribed by Borges' editor, translator and friend Donald A.Yates on the half title page, "This is the first copy I owned of Labryrinths original paperback printing in 1964." With Yates' annotations throughout. Very Good with toning, creasing and rubbing to wraps. Front joint rubbed and tender. Donald A. Yates, a noted professor, academic and Fulbright scholar, is credited with introducing and disseminating the Argentinian author's work to English-speaking audiences through this collection of magical realism short stories. Item #140948953

Price: $3,800