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P.G. Wodehouse Collection of William Toplis (1665) May 7, 2020 EDT, ONLINE ONLY Lot 65 Estimate: $300 - $500 (plus Buyer's Premium) Wodehouse, P.G. Group of 10 Jeeves Titles from the 1950s-70s Locations vary, 1953-1974. In 10 volumes. Condition varies. Includes: 1. Ring For Jeeves London: Herbert Jenkins, (1953). First English edition, first issue. 8vo. Original red cloth-covered boards, stamped in black; in original illustrated dust-jacket. McIlvaine A74a. 2. The Return of Jeeves New York: Simon and Schuster, 1954. First American edition, first issue. Original quarter beige cloth over black paper-covered boards, stamped in orange; in original illustrated dust-jacket. McIlvaine A74b. 3. Jeeves and the Feudal Spirit London: Herbert Jenkins, (1954). First English edition, first issue. 8vo. Original red cloth-covered boards, stamped in black; in original illustrated dust-jacket. McIlvaine A77a. 4. A Few Quick Ones New York: Simon and Schuster, 1959. First American edition, first issue. 8vo. Original quarter white cloth over gray paper-covered boards, stamped in black, yellow, and pink; in original illustrated dust-jacket. McIlvaine A82a. 5. A Few Quick Ones London: Herbert Jenkins, (1978). Presumed fifth reissue. 8vo. Dark blue cloth-covered boards, stamped in gilt; in illustrated dust-jacket (7/6 net on front flap and no listed address on rear panel). McIlvaine A82b6. 6. Jeeves in the Offing London: Herbert Jenkins, (1960). First English edition, first issue. 8vo. Original red cloth-coverd boards, stamped in gilt; in original illustrated and price-clipped dust-jacket. McIlvaine A83b. 7. Plum Pie London: Herbert Jenkins, (1966). First English edition, first issue. 8vo. Original purple cloth-covered boards, stamped in silver; in original illustrated and price-clipped dust-jacket. McIlvaine A89a. 8. Much Obliged, Jeeves London: Barrie & Jenkins, (1971). First English edition, first issue. 8vo. Original blue cloth-covered boards, stamped in gilt; in original illustrated dust-jacket. McIlvaine A94a. 9. Jeeves and the Tie That Binds New York: Simon and Schuster, (1971). First American edition, first issue. 8vo. Original yellow cloth-covered boards, stamped in black; in original illustrated and price-clipped dust-jacket. McIlvaine A94b. 10. Aunts Aren't Gentleman London: Barrie & Jenkins, (1974). First English edition, first issue. 8vo. Original blue cloth-covered boards, stamped in gilt; in original illustrated dust-jacket. McIlvaine A97a..

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