Leda and the Swan.
YEATS, W.B.
Published by Florence Privately printed by Frederic Prokosch, 1935
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First edition thus, number one of 5 copies on Sicily paper, from a total edition of 22, Prokosch's own copy with his signed bookplate, also signed by him on the colophon; 12mo; original hand-coloured illustration by Frederic Prokosch signed by him in pencil and mounted as frontispiece, light spotting to prelims; original pictorial wrappers in blue, orange and white, Ingres label to upper cover, with Prokosch's manuscript 'Bibliographical Note' on blue paper, preserved in marbled folding case and quarter morocco slipcase. A fine example. Leda and the Swan by W.B. Yeats, privately printed and signed by the author Frederic Prokosch. Prokosch has written 'This was the first copy off the press' and initialed it. Barker 48; Wade 185. Seller Inventory # 106538
Bibliographic Details
Title: Leda and the Swan.
Publisher: Florence Privately printed by Frederic Prokosch
Publication Date: 1935
Binding: Soft cover
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: 1st Edition