"The Hapless Child" 1980 GOREY, Edward [SIGNED] (SOLD) Scarves delved into the archives and

delved into the archives and studied the drawings of the leading artisans and jewelry merchants - Cartier

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Ortenzia Caviglia is an undiscovered opera understudy whose lucky break results from the mysterious murder of the reigning diva

The photographs show the Flatiron Building in all its Beaux Arts Renaissance glory

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"The Hapless Child" 1980 GOREY, Edward [SIGNED] (SOLD) Scarves delved into the archives andGOREY, Edward1st EditionDodd, Mead & Company19808" x 7. 25"This sorry tale (Signed by Edward Gorey) of petite Charlotte Sophia's catastrophic, short life is classic Gorey. The poor child is orphaned and treated mercilessly by schoolmates and ruffians alike, and only barely survives for a time, anyway by the skin of her baby teeth. Even her doll suffers a gruesome end. The little girl's journeiy is perfect fodder for Edward Gorey's brilliant penwork,