The Singing Head.
by YEATS, W.B
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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London, London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Bryn Mawr, Privately printed by Frederic Prokosch, Christmas 1934. . First edition thus, special copy on blue vellum, from a total edition of 20, Prokosch's own copy with his signed bookplate, also signed by him on the colophon; 12mo; original hand-coloured illustration by Frederic Prokosch signed by him in pencil and mounted as frontispiece, light marginal toning; original green marbled wrappers, silver label to upper cover, with Prokosch's manuscript 'Bibliographical Note' on blue paper, preserved in marbled folding case and quarter morocco slipcase. A fine example.
The Singing Head by W.B. Yeats, privately printed and signed by the author Frederic Prokosch. Prokosch has written 'This was the first copy off the press' and initialed it.
Wade 180.
The Singing Head by W.B. Yeats, privately printed and signed by the author Frederic Prokosch. Prokosch has written 'This was the first copy off the press' and initialed it.
Wade 180.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Shapero Rare Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 106539
- Title
- The Singing Head.
- Author
- YEATS, W.B
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Place of Publication
- Bryn Mawr, Privately printed by Frederic Prokosch, Christmas 1934.
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About the Seller
Shapero Rare Books
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London, London
About Shapero Rare Books
Specialising in rare books on Travel & Voyages, Natural History, Literature (including modern first editions), Children's Books, Guide Books, Judaica & Hebraica, titles of Russian interest, and Islamica.
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- Bookplate
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- Vellum
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- Morocco
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- Fine
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- First Edition
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- Wrappers
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