SONNETS.

EARLE, Ferdinand.

Published by Elkin Matthews,, London,, 1910

About this Item

First Edition. Hardback. No Dust Jacket. 8vo. 87,[1]pp., Limited edition of 500 copies, this number 24 of 25 on Japanese vellum. Printed at Chiswick Press. Title-page printed in black and red with vignette, Original publisher's blue/grey boards, gilt tiles on spine & gilt decoration on front. Known as 'Affinity Earle' socialist (1878- 1951) involved in a free love scandal in USA, later a writer and artist in Hollywood. Signed presentation from the author 'Lovingly inscribed to my brother and sister Valerie and William P.S. Earle November 7, 1910 New York. Ferdinand Earle.' He is remembered as an early 20th century poet, artist, and publisher. Attributed as being the discoverer and first publisher of author Edna St. Vincent Millay. He was also a screenwriter, director, and scenic artist in the 1910s and 20s. He was the father of renowned Disney artist Eyvind Earle and brother of director/screenwriter William P.S. Earle. Some light wear, slight tanning at spine and very slight fraying at spine ends else VG.

Seller Inventory # C10122

Bibliographic Details

• Title: SONNETS.
• Publisher: Elkin Matthews,, London,
• Publication Date: 1910
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Signed: Signedes