A Clutch of Vampires Cover by Edward Gorey

This original pen and ink drawing by Edward Gorey was intended as a book cover illustration for Raymond T. McNally's anthology A Clutch of Vampires. It was used instead as an interior illustration. The artwork features five gracefully floating vampires and Gorey's masterly hatching technique.

EDWARD GOREY (American 1925 - 2000)

A Clutch of Vampires, circa 1973

Ink on paper

8.25 x 5.25 in.

Not signed

Sold for:	$5,676.25 (includes BP ) Bid Source: Live: eBay
Auction Ended On:	Oct 15, 2008
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This piece, published as an illustration on page 178 of the anthology, A Clutch of Vampires: These Being Among the Best from History and Literature, by Raymond T. McNally, was originally intended for use on the cover. The piece was published in 1974 by the New York Graphic Society. From the Frank Collection.

Gorey, Edward St. John:. American illustrator and author, 1925-2000

Condition Report*:

This piece has been framed to an overall size of 16" x 13", and the art is in Excellent condition.

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The inspiring Goreyana blog: http://goreyana.blogspot.com/

My earlier post on New York is Book Country poster art includes a Gorey poster: http://attemptedbloggery.blogspot.com/2011/09/new-york-is-book-country-poster-art.html  

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