Paris, Olympia Press, (1955). The correct first edition of Nabokov's masterwork, published in Paris by the Olympia Press, which was most widely known at that time for the pornography published in its "Travelers Companion" series. This novel, which is now viewed as one of the high spots of 20th century literature, was not published in that series, but was bound in wrappers that are essentially identical to the Travelers Companion books -- presumably so that potential buyers might purchase it thinking they were buying the more hardcore erotica. Shortly after it was published, it was banned in France for three years (1956-1959). Published in an edition estimated at 5000 copies. Two volumes in wrappers, this being the first issue with the price of 900 francs and no sticker residue. Faint light crease to the front cover of Volume 1, otherwise this is a fine copy with no discoloration to the green wrappers or the white portions of the spines -- and exceedingly scarce thus. Housed in a custom full leather gilt stamped slipcase and cloth chemise. One of nicest copies we have ever seen. From the collection of Bruce Kahn. [#911088] SOLD