ART DECO. – Virginia BERRESFORD (artist, 1902-1995). - George Sidney HELLMAN (1878-1958).
Peacock’s Feathers. Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill Co., 1931. Octavo (8 ½ x 5 ¾in; 217 x 146mm). Title printed in red and black. Colored frontispiece after Virginia Berresford. Decorative paper-covered boards and vellum spine lettered in gilt, gilt endpapers, top edges gilt, slipcase (light damage to slipcase).
First edition, ‘Autographed Edition’ limited to 249 numbered copies, signed by Hellman, this example un-numbered but additionally inscribed by Hellman "But above all generosity and courage. They are the highest wisdom." A lovely copy.
- Binding Condition: Excellent
- Overall Condition: Excellent
- Size: 8 ½ x 5 ¾in; 217 x 146mm
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