A Stitch in Time or Pride Prevents a Fall

Published by The Nonesuch Press, London, 1927

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The first edition of James Laver's pastiche poem. Direct from the library of the late Hugh Selbourne MD (1906-1973) a noted book collector and diarist. In original paper wrap. Limited edition, number 994 of 1525 copies printed. A Stitch in Time is a poem that is a pastiche of Alexander Pope's The Rape of The Lock. It is set in modern times, and successfully captured public attention. This led to Laver's popularity. A sequel followed in 1929, Loves Progress. Both were then published together as Ladie's Mistakes in 1933. In original marble covered boards and glassine wrap. Externally, excellent with minor shelfwear to extremities. Loss to top of glassine wrap at front board. Section is loosely inserted inside. Otherwise, wrap is very smart with minor bumping. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. Fine.

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Bibliographic details

Title
A Stitch in Time or Pride Prevents a Fall
Author
James Laver
Publisher
The Nonesuch Press, London
Publication year
1927
Condition
Fine
Dust jacket
Good
Book Type
book
Binding
Cloth
Illustrator
None
Edition
First edition.
Item weight
0.75 kilograms
Dimensions
12" by 7.5"

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