London: The Cresset Press Ltd., 1930. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Contents fresh. Some spotting to covers with mild rubbing at extremities; some edge creasing to proofs (not affecting images) with a few hints of foxing. Near Fine. Blair Hughes-Stanton. Publisher's pigskin by Wood (8-1/2" x 13-1/2") gilt lettered on the spine, top edge gilt. Illustrated with 10 striking full-page wood engravings and two text engravings by Blair Hughes-Stanton. First published in 1923, this edition differs because of the addition of 10 wood engravings by Hughes-Stanton as well as new prose paragraphs by Lawrence at the head of each section. Copy XV of 30 copies with extra suite of 10 proofs from a total edition of 530. Lawrence's reflections on the world beyond humanity

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Bookseller: Charles Agvent (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 021643
Title: BIRDS, BEASTS AND FLOWERS Poems
Author: LAWRENCE, D. H. (HUGHES-STANTON, Blair)
Illustrator: Blair Hughes-Stanton
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Contents fresh. Some spotting to covers with mild rubbing at extremities; some edge creasing to proofs (not affecting images) wi
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: Limited Edition
Publisher: The Cresset Press Ltd.
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1930
Keywords: Illustrated Books, Modern Firsts, Modern First Editions, Limited, Blair Hughes-Stanton
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