The Escaped Cock

LAWRENCE, D H

Published by Black Sun Press, 1929

About this Item

SIGNED by the author with "number thirty-nine" written by Lawrence entirely in longhand. "I am risen!" First edition, no. 39 of 50 copies on Japanese vellum signed by the author, with both the publisher s ORIGINAL glassine and ORIGINAL slipcase. Roberts A50b. Octavo. Color-printed frontispiece and 4 color-printed head- and tailpieces after Lawrence. Original printed wrappers, some toning to front edge and spine; glassine dust-wrapper, original marbled paper-covered slipcase, 8 1/4 x 6 1/2 inches (21 x 17 cm); a few tiny chips in glassine; slipcase a tad worn). The Black Sun Press first published The Escaped Cock as a limited edition in September 1929. Later published by Secker, 1931, under the title The Man Who Died in a limited edition of 2000 copies. This original French publication, signed and numbered by Lawrence, is far rarer and much more desirable. You'll not find a finer copy. Book #Cv2223. $7500. We specialize in Rare Ayn Rand, history, and science.

Seller Inventory # Cv2223

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Escaped Cock
• Publisher: Black Sun Press
• Publication Date: 1929
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Belles-lettres