Leda
1920, First Edition. London : Chatto & Windus. Very good copy in the original boards, now somewhat dust-dulled, rebacked and with the original endpapers preserved. Deckle edges with some faint marginal tears; internally bright and clean. A strong and well-preserved copy overall. Item #460116
Physical description; [8], 80 pages, [1] leaf of plates : illustrations ; 23 cm. Contents: Leda -- The birth of God -- On Hampstead Heath -- Sympathy -- Male and female created he them -- From the pillar -- Jonah -- Variations on a theme -- A melody by Scarlatti -- A sunset -- Life and art -- First philosopher's song -- Second philosopher's song -- Fifth philosopher's song -- Ninth philosopher's song -- Morning scene -- Verrey's -- Frascati's -- Fatigue -- The merry-go-round -- Back streets -- Last things -- Gothic -- Evening party -- Beauty -- Soles occidere et redire possunt. Subjects; Huxley, Aldous 1894-1963. English poetry. 20th century.
Price: €35.00