Available Copies from Independent Booksellers
Price: US$75.00 + shipping
Description: Two quarto volumes; each in quarter vellum in grey paper-covered boards, lettered in the gilt to the spines; and a gray paper-covered chemise, the whole housed in a slipcase; the slipcase is soiled and has some tape repair as does the chemise; the editiod limited to two hundred copies, of which this is #22; with a "Compliments of William Andrews Clark | Christmas,1933" slip tipped in; the second volume holds an 8-pages facsimile of the original printing of the Ode; the chemise is backed in vellum lettered in gilt; the slipcase has a printed paper label to the spine. Very Good binding.
Seller: BLACK SWAN BOOKS, INC., ABAA, ILAB, Richmond, VA, U.S.A.
Price: US$95.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: One of 200 numbered copies printed by John Henry Nash; this being #50. 2 volumes in publisher's vellum-backed chemise and blue cardstock slipcase; Volume I: the 8 page facsimile pamphlet in quarter vellum-over-light-blue boards chemise; Volume II: the companion text, with color frontis by Rowlandson, bound in quarter vellum. The books are Near Fine, the vellum-backed inner folding chemise has some cracking; the outer cardstock slipcase has fading, wear, and some cracking.
Seller: Arundel Books, Seattle, WA, U.S.A.
Price: US$100.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: Fine copy in full slipcase. Both volumes in fine condition. Inner slipcase in fine condition with near fine outer slipcase. Light shelf-wear.
Seller: Jackson Street Booksellers, Omaha, NE, U.S.A.
Price: US$110.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: Book has very faint shelfwear to cover corners. Otherwise, in Like New condition. Ode facsimile book has faint browning inside back cover. Faint shelfwear to cover corners. Otherwise, book is in Like New condition. Folding slipcase binding is starting to come loose at top and bottom folded joints. Light foxing to spine. Otherwise, folding slipcase boards are very sturdy. Gold lettering still shines bright. Outer slipcase binding has come loose at top near spine and opening, as well as at bottom near outer opening. Light sunfading and stains across front/back covers. Otherwise, boards are sturdy and case hold books just fine. Text on spine plate is clear and visible. A handsome looking book, et al, with a bit of history behind it.
Seller: Recycle Bookstore, San Jose, CA, U.S.A.
Price: US$125.00 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: 2 volumes in original slipcase. Both hardcover. First is XX + 9 pages. Printed on handmade paper in an edition of 200 copies. This is number 16. Color frontispiece illustration. Quite a few blank page bound in front and back. Vellum spine and corners. Faded blue paper over boards. Very good condition. Measures 9 x 12. There is a small paper tipped in at the front with the Compliments of William Andrews Clark, Jr, Christmas 1933. This volume is housed in a folding chemise (original) for additional protection. The other volume is a portfolio in matching binding, with 8 page facsimile of the original printing of the Ode, also numbered at the rear 16 of 200. Bound with a string into the handsome portfolio, as issued. Both volumes are in the original slipcase, which is sturdy and plain. Faded blue cloth, scuffed at the edges, but intact. Please email with questions or to request photos. This is an oversized book, so extra shipping may be required for international or priority shipping.
Seller: Riverby Books, Fredericksburg, VA, U.S.A.
Price: US$130.00 + shipping
Description: 9 pages in text. 30 x 22.5 cm. Limited edition, copy 95 of 200 printed on handmade paper by Nash. Frontispiece, color caricature of Gray by Rowlandson. "Compliments" slip of William Andrews Clark, Jr., re Christmas, 1933. First edition, [1774], facsimile, same size with same limitation. Fresh, very bright and clean copies. 2nd copy without slipcase. $100.00. Orig. vellum spine and gray boards. Fine in fine chemise in matching near fine slipcase. 2 vols
Seller: Royoung Bookseller, Inc. ABAA, Ardsley, NY, U.S.A.
Price: US$135.00 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: Beautiful Work of Printing by legendary John Henry Nash, Number 186 of Limited Edition of 200, 13 inches in height by 9 inches in width, TWO volumes in custom slipcase, Printed for William Andrews Clark Jr. Volumes are FINE, light grey paper boards with vellum spines, bright gilt tittles, NO previous owner name or bookplate, plus facsimile of 1774 printing. Frontis portrait of Mr. Gray. Volumes Fine, There is a 4 inch minor split along the top edge of the chemise next to the label, holding strong, Publishers Slipcase is near Fine, some light toning and some light wear, nice spine label. Professionally shipped via USPS Media. BARGAIN PRICED. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall.
Seller: Pacific Coast Books, ABAA,ILAB, Gleneden Beach, OR, U.S.A.
Price: US$150.00 + shipping
Description: 2 volumes. Small folio, gray/green paper-covered boards, vellum tips and spines in matching slipcase with chemise; slight separation in slipcase at head and tail. ONE OF 200 NUMBERED COPIES
Seller: Franklin Gilliam :: Rare Books, A.B.A.A., Charlottesville, VA, U.S.A.
Price: US$195.00 + shipping
Description: Complete 2-volume set. Introduction by Leonard Whibley. 4to. Quarter vellum with gilt lettering and pale green paper over boards, similarly bound chemise, slipcase with paper spine label. xx, 9pp; 4pp. Color frontispiece. Fine/fine/very good. Slipcase (only) lightly worn and a tad age toned. Superb copy of this sumptuous production of this arcane bit from the British poet, scholar and man of letters (1716-71) most famed for his 1751 "Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard." Colophon at rear of each volume notes limitation of 200 numbered copies (this #49). Printed for William Andrews Clark, Jr., who writes "Some Observations" on this obscure but fascinating bit of Thomas Gray miscellanea and whose Christmas 1933 "Compliments of" printed slip (8 3/4" X 2 3/4") is tipped to front flyleaf. The first volume bears this and Whibley's capable elaboration, enjoyable explanation of Thomas Rowlandson's frontispiece drawing and the poetry text itself, while the second volume has laid into it the lovely small 4to facsimile of one of the twelve typeset originals, Clark's personal copy. Like all Nash productions wonderfully accomplished using fine paper -- here hand-made Van Golder Zonen stock with special watermark.
Seller: Main Street Fine Books & Mss, ABAA, Galena, IL, U.S.A.
Price: US$200.00 + shipping
Description: 2 volumes. Quarto. The second volume is a facsimile of the original pamphlet. One of 200 copies printed by John Henry Nash on handmade Van Gelder Zonen paper. Introduction by Leonard Whibley. Frontis portrait of Gray from an original drawing by Thomas Rowlandson. Three-quarter vellum and gray boards, spines gilt-lettered. Bookplate. Complimentary slip tipped-in. A very fine set with matching half vellum folding chemise and slipcase (slipcase slightly soiled and worn).
Seller: Argonaut Book Shop, ABAA, San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.
Price: US$200.00 + shipping
Description: Colophon reads "Of this unfinished Ode by Mr. Gray two hundred copies have been printed from hand type for William Andrews Clark, Jr. by John Henry Nash of San Francisco in November 1933." Colour frontispiece of a caricature of Thomas Gray from an original drawing by Thomas Rowlandson. [16] ,xx, 9,[10] pp. Vol II.: [2], 4, [2] pp. 2 vols. 4to. Each quarter vellum over grey paper-covered boards with gold lettering on spine, edges uncut. In foldover grey poaper boards chemise with vellum spine, in open-faced slipcase. Fine. Bookplate Colour frontispiece of a caricature of Thomas Gray from an original drawing by Thomas Rowlandson. [16] ,xx, 9,[10] pp. Vol II.: [2], 4, [2] pp. 2 vols. 4to Colophon reads "Of this unfinished Ode by Mr. Gray two hundred copies have been printed from hand type for William Andrews Clark, Jr. by John Henry Nash of San Francisco in November 1933.".
Seller: James Cummins Bookseller, ABAA, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Price: US$300.00 + shipping
Condition: Fine
Description: [Thomas Gray] Ode on the Pleasures Arising from Vicissitude printed by John Henry Nash for William Andrews Clark, Jr, 1933. Left unfinished by Mr. Gray and since completed. With an introduction by Leonard Whibley. Pale green boards, white parchment spine and corners. Both in fine condition in folder and little edge toning to the folder, but solid. This being #38 of 200 numbered copies. 2 volumes, the second being a facsimile of the original production. With the printed compliments slip from Clark for Christmas 1933 tipped in. 9 ¼ x 12 inches with printed label in gold. Wonderful item. Inventory #23-114. Price: $300.
Seller: Discovery Bay Old Books ABAA, ILAB, Brentwood, CA, U.S.A.