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A Song for Simeon; Drawings by E. McKnight Kauffer
by Eliot, T. S
- Used
- very good
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Middletown, New York, United States
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About This Item
London: Faber & Faber, 1928. First Edition. Very Good. Edward McKnight Kauffer. 12mo, 7 1/4 x 4 3/4 (183 x 120 mm). Cover title, 4 pp, including one color illustration by E. McKnight Kauffer. Stab-stitched blue laid paper wrapper printed in black on pages i and iv (series title and no.), folded over heavy blanks. Wrapper partially but neatly separated at the seam, and seam very lightly discolored, but otherwise clean and crisp
No. 16 of the Ariel Poems
[Gallup A11a]. This is one of the early "Ariel Poems" series published by Faber & Gwyer (later ones by Faber & Faber) which included each one poem by T. S. Eliot (Thomas Stearns Eliot OM,1888 - 1965) accompanied by a color illustration done by one of several artists who contributed to the series. Each was printed in a run of 3000 to 5000 copies.
From the estate of Robert Cecil Bald (1901 - 1965), an Australian scholar of English Literature, who moved to the US to teach at Cornell University in 1937 and was then a professor at the University of Chicago from 1952 to 1965.
No. 16 of the Ariel Poems
[Gallup A11a]. This is one of the early "Ariel Poems" series published by Faber & Gwyer (later ones by Faber & Faber) which included each one poem by T. S. Eliot (Thomas Stearns Eliot OM,1888 - 1965) accompanied by a color illustration done by one of several artists who contributed to the series. Each was printed in a run of 3000 to 5000 copies.
From the estate of Robert Cecil Bald (1901 - 1965), an Australian scholar of English Literature, who moved to the US to teach at Cornell University in 1937 and was then a professor at the University of Chicago from 1952 to 1965.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rob Zanger Rare Books LLC
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1118
- Title
- A Song for Simeon; Drawings by E. McKnight Kauffer
- Author
- Eliot, T. S
- Illustrator
- Edward McKnight Kauffer
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1928
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Rob Zanger Rare Books LLC
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Middletown, New York
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Rob Zanger Rare Books is located amidst a serene pastoral setting in the Mid-Hudson Valley of New York State. We offer rare books, fine art (primarily works on paper), photographs, and antiques. Our commitment is to authentic presentation of the works we offer based on scrupulous research; with integrity and ethical conduct, and responsive, respectful and friendly service. We have zero tolerance for dissembling, shenanigans, or hornswoggling.
The books, artworks, photographs, and cabinet items shown here are a selection from our inventory. We welcome Inquiries for particular books, artworks, or photographs you're searching for, or for something similar to the works we're offering. Please visit our website, www.robzangerrarebooks.com to communicate your interests or questions.
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- First Edition
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