Influential Irish poet and novelist (1882–1941) whose distinctively innovative writings, including the novels Ulysses and Finnegan’s Wake, take a place among the most epochal achievements in twentieth-century literature. Signed book: Tales Told of Shem and Shaun. First edition, first printing. Paris: Black Sun Press, 1929. Softcover in the original wrappers, 6.75 x 8.5, 55 pages. Book contains a preface by C. K. Ogden and an abstract portrait of the author by Brancusi, printed in hand-set Caslon in June 1929 for and under the direction of Harry and Caresse Crosby at their Black Sun Press, limited to 100 copies on Japnese Vellum signed by the author, 500 copies on Holland Van Gelder Zonen and 50 copies Hors Commerce. This copy is #46/500 on Holland Van Gelder Zonen. Signed on the half title page in ink by Joyce. Contained in an attractive custom tan and maroon quarter-bound clam shell case with a gilt lettered spine. Light toning to partially detached cover, and some scattered staining to spine, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
