Edited and with an introduction and explanatory notes by Edward Garnett. A UK limited edition - one of 1000 copies, this being copy number 156. Original buckram boards with paper spine label.
Wrapper : The wrapper on this copy is bright and complete. It is unclipped. The front panel is bright and unfaded, showing a touch of bruising at the top edge and bruising and attendant creasing at the bottom edge. The spine is clean and unfaded. It is split at the bottom along the spine / front panel crease ( 4 cm ) and there is a slither of loss at the head of the spine. The spine has been internally reinforced. The back panel is sound, showing gentle bruising to the top and bottom edges. Looks sharp in protective plastic.
Book : The book is square and very tight. There are no previous ownership inscriptions. The boards are clean. The corners are sharp. There is a hint of bruising to the spine tips. The pages and closed page edges are bright, clean and unmarked. No foxing, no spotting. The binding is tight - no cracked hinges. A handsome copy.
Publisher: Nonesuch Press, 1923
Condition: Near Fine +. Wrapper: Very Good ++
