The Siamese Cat.

New York: Brentano's, 1928. FIRST EDITION. Owner signature on first blank leaf. Else a fine copy in a superb fine dust jacket. Leon Underwood (1890-1975), wrote several books, including a collection of verse, ANIMALIA (1926), a pamphlet on aesthetic theory in refutation of Herbert Read, and several monographs on primitive art. This, his only novel, is far and away his best work: an enchanting tale stunningly illustrated with complexly styled woodcuts. Published in an edition of only 2, 500 copies. (Inventory #: 25443)