signed first edition 5 color plates, one of them hand-colored, and 121 other illustrations. xix, [iii], 156 pp. 1 vols. 4to
1934 · New York
by Barber, Joel
New York: The Derrydale Press, 1934. First edition, No. 14 of 55 large paper copies, signed by the author. 5 color plates, one of them hand-colored, and 121 other illustrations. xix, [iii], 156 pp. 1 vols. 4to. Original red morocco gilt, t.e.g. Head of spine chipped and some minor loss at foot of spine. Custom red morocco backed folding box with cloth chemise. First edition, No. 14 of 55 large paper copies, signed by the author. 5 color plates, one of them hand-colored, and 121 other illustrations. xix, [iii], 156 pp. 1 vols. 4to. "One of the most important books published by Connett." - Siegel
Published in an edition of only 55 copies, this, in effect, was the Derrydale "De luxe" edition of Barber's book: the trade edition was published by Windward House. Siegel 85; Frazier B-5-a; Biscotti p. 24 (Inventory #: 239130)
Published in an edition of only 55 copies, this, in effect, was the Derrydale "De luxe" edition of Barber's book: the trade edition was published by Windward House. Siegel 85; Frazier B-5-a; Biscotti p. 24 (Inventory #: 239130)