THE NEXT VOLUME
by James, Edward
- Used
- Signed
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Winchester, Virginia, United States
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About This Item
London: The James Press, 1939. Second edition. Gray buckram w/ gilt stars; t.e.g. Large 4to. One of 412 copies (this no. 388). Inscribed in full by the author in Hollywood and dated 1964, "to Chuck and Tucker for being so patient from the crazy author...." With twenty-six decorations by Rex Whistler. The rare first edition (525 were planned, according to the author only about a sixth were bound) was suppressed by the author and the sheets were used for this second edition which was expanded. A fine copy (lacking the card slipcase) of a lovely production, scarce signed. James (1907 - 1984) was a British poet, best known for his patronage of the arts, in particular surrealist art. He spent many years in Mexico and Los Angeles. Rex Whistler (1905 - 1944) was a well-known British artist, one of the "Bright Young Things", he was killed during the Normandy Invasion. Prolific and active in many areas, he illustrated a number of books, and designed a carpet for James which is featured in James' West Dean House.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Lorne Bair Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 65425
- Title
- THE NEXT VOLUME
- Author
- James, Edward
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Second edition
- Publisher
- The James Press
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1939
- Bookseller catalogs
- Modern Poetry;
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About the Seller
Lorne Bair Rare Books
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Winchester, Virginia
About Lorne Bair Rare Books
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Glossary
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- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Inscribed
- When a book is described as being inscribed, it indicates that a short note written by the author or a previous owner has been...
- Buckram
- A plain weave fabric normally made from cotton or linen which is stiffened with starch or other chemicals to cover the book...