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GOREY, EDWARD. Two items: Ink and wash drawing, unsigned * Brief Autograph Note Signed, "E. Gorey." The drawing, an early illustration for an unknown book, four panels arranged in a square, each showing a man at one stage in the process of dissolving into the background. Approximately 6 1/4x5 inches (image), approximately 8 1/4x5 1/4 inches overall; tiny pushpin holes along top edge (not affecting image). The note, to an unknown art director or editor: "If you don't think the sketch leaves enough room for the lettering I can always make the drawings a bit smaller." 1/2 page, 8vo; even toning, tiny pushpin holes along top edge. Np, nd
