Description

Hardcover, bound in deep tan top-grain cowhide with all edges gilt, raised spine lettered in gold and covers stamped in 22kt gold. 754 pages. Index. Additional refinements include bound in silk ribbon marker and specially commissioned marbled end-papers gesigned by Iris Nevins. Illustrated with black and white photographs. This special limited edition was prepared from the first edition of 1946, First edition thus. No previous ownership marks. A pristine and unread copy. As new. A large, heavy book, Priority and International orders will be charged postage at actual cost.