Description

Hardcover, large octavo volume bound in genuine brown top-grain cowhide, with all edges gilt and covers brass-die stamped in 22kt gold. 931 pages. Bibliography, Appendix, Index. Additional refinements include bound in silk ribbon marker, raised spine hubs and specially commissioned marbled end-papers by Iris Nevins. This special limited edition was prepared from the first edition of 1931. First edition thus, number 921, with original subscriber’s personalized book-plate, bearing limitation number, affixed to second blank end-paper. A clean, fresh, copy with a touch of wear to gilt edge at bottom of bulked pages from shelving. Near fine. A heavy book, Priority and International orders with be charged postage at actual cost.