The Melancholy Lute
New York: The Viking Press, 1936. First Edition (limited). One of 400 copies, signed by the author on the limitations page. In original gold slipcase with minor rubbing at edges. In original wax dust wrapper with some chipping and shallow tears. Flexible blue leather covers with stamped double rule, garland stamped box with stamped facsimile signature of the author on the front. Gilded double rule on spine with gilded lettering and garland. One small pen-aize hold along front hinge, some scuffing at edges, else fine. Sewn-in blue cloth bookmark present and attached. Gilded top edge. Toning to front pastedown and ffep, otherwise the interior is clean, clear, and crisp with no internal markings or signatures aside from the author's.
Pages: (8) 191 Dimensions: 8½ x 5½ x 1¼ . Near Fine / Very Good. Item #5345
Price: $150.00