Aria Da Capo (First Edition, First Issue (1920) with Leather Slipcase, Very Good)
by Millay, Edna St. Vincent
- Used
- Very Good
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
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About This Item
London: The Chapbook (A Monthly Miscellany), 1920. FIRST EDITION, first issue. This 1920 appearance preceeds the printed hardcover of 1921. Delicate printed wraps softcover with blue and pine illustration of the play. Small closed tears at the edges and light wear. Previous bookshop embossed name at bottom right corner of title page. Title page has slight glue residue. This is housed in a custom quarter dark orange morocco slipcase with raised bands and gilt lettering on spine with a custom orange cloth chemise. The cloth is lightly soiled. Overall a VERY GOOD copy in a VERY GOOD custom slipcase. Good gift item for the Millay fan. Photos available upon request. Edna St. Vincent Millay (February 22, 1892 – October 19, 1950) was an American lyrical poet and playwright and the first woman to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. She was also known for her unconventional, bohemian lifestyle and her many love affairs. She used the pseudonym Nancy Boyd for her prose work.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Wraps.
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- Bookseller
- Ziern-Hanon Galleries
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 014345
- Title
- Aria Da Capo (First Edition, First Issue (1920) with Leather Slipcase, Very Good)
- Author
- Millay, Edna St. Vincent
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- The Chapbook (A Monthly Miscellany)
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1920
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Keywords
- Jbh
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- Chapbook
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- 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...
- Soiled
- Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
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