Nabokov, Vladimir Vladimirovich, 1899-1977
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1899-04-22 - 1977-07-02
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Vera's Butterflies: First editions by Vladimir Nabokov inscribed to his wife / Nabokov, Vladimir ; Carroll L., 1999
Item
Identifier: CC-32896-34511
Scope and Contents
The edition consisted of 1500 soft cover copies and 500 hard cover copies. This catalogue includes several biographic essays of Nabokov. The listed books carry extensive annotations and were written as association copies with other authors, or translations by Nabokov. The colored illustrations depict Nabokov's drawing of butterflies on the dedication pages to his wife, Vera. The book also brings out his scientific reputation as an expert on butterflies and his talents as an artist. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.
Dates:
1999