Beaton, Cecil; Whistler - The Masque Library

Numbers 1-9 of The Masque. Essays on Drama and theatre by Ivor Brown, James Agate, Laurence Whistler, Christopher Hassall, Anthony Curtis and Sacheverell Sitwell. Decorations by Rex Whistler and Joan Hassall. Illustrated throughout. Original grey / blue cloth with label to the spine. A tidy UK first edition, first impression.

WRAPPER : The wrapper on this copy is bright and complete. It is unclipped - showing the price 18/- on the inside flap. The spine is lightly toned and the spine ends and upper edges show gentle wear. Looks sharp in protective plastic.

BOOK : The book is square and very tight. There are no previous ownership inscriptions. The boards are very clean. The pages are fresh and clean. No foxing. The closed page edges are sound - the top edge is dusty and flecked ; the leading edge shows occasional spotting. The binding is tight, the hinges are solid. A nice copy in a protected wrapper.

Publisher: The Curtain Press, 1950

Condition: Near Fine. Wrapper: Very Good ++