The Undertaker's Garland

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1922. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. No DJ. First Edition. Hardcover. Edmund Wilson's first book and Bishop's second. A collection of prose and poetry about death. Overall, a nice copy of this rather uncommon volume. Stunning illustrations. Light/moderate shelf wear (three corners through), spot of white paint at heel, spine label faded/toned (text still legible), front label faded, front hinge starting, rather exceptional bookplate at front pastedown, else tight, bright and unmarred. Black cloth boards, purple paper label at spine and front board, gilt lettering and decorative elements, frontispiece. Small 8vo. 192pp. Illus. (b/w plates).