signed first edition 294, [4] pp. 1 vols. Tall 8vo
1920 · [New York
by Huneker, James
[New York: Boni & Liveright, 1920. First edition, 735 of 1200 copies signed by the author on the limitation page. Correction in pen on last page. 294, [4] pp. 1 vols. Tall 8vo. Original parchment-backed cloth, gilt and black spine label, blue paper dust-jacket. Custom chemise and slipcase. A touch of fading to jacket, else fine. First edition, 735 of 1200 copies signed by the author on the limitation page. Correction in pen on last page. 294, [4] pp. 1 vols. Tall 8vo. Huneker was of course America's leading literary and music critic of his day, and Painted Veils, regarded as daring at the time, is still perhaps his most famous work. Provenance: Mrs. J Insley Blair (morocco Blairhame bookplate)
(Inventory #: 306165)