Two Tales of Shem and Shaun. Fragments from Work in Progress. London: Faber & Faber, 1932. First Edition (trade issue). Pp, 45. Pale green boards, orange dust jacket printed in dark blue. Jacked age-tones & chipped along top edge; otherwise a nice bright copy.

Extract form ‘Finnegans Wake’ first published in Paris in a limited edition of 500 copies. 

Inscribed on inner flap of jacket: ‘With Love and Best Wishes from Mainie’ – believed to be Mainie Jellet the Irish painter, who lived in Paris in the 1920’s. 

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