THE STARRY FLOOR

Eleanor Farjeon

Published by Michael Joseph, London, 1949

About this Item

This copy is in fine, unmarked condition bound in illustrated paper covered boards with blue titling to the spine. This copy is bright, tight, white and square, there is some typical offsetting to the endpapers. The unclipped dustwrapper has some mild edge wear amd a small area of loss to the head of the back panel so best described very good plus condition, it has now been covered with clear, removable, archival, protective film. A collection of poems by Eleanor Farjeon which draw their inspiration from the stars. Over the poems Miss Farjeon casts her usual magic spell which turns every word into a shining jewel, and the exquisite drawings are in harmony with the poems. This copy is fom the library of actress, author and playwright Gwen Cherrell (1926 - 2019) The author has signed the f.e.p. "To Gwen Cherrell my sweet 'Poll Codling' Christmas 1950' "The Silver Curlew" Dec 22nd. It is believed that this was a reference to Gwen Cherrell's involvement with the stage play of the author's book. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. Where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased charges will be quoted. Ref K7.

Seller Inventory # 022800

Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE STARRY FLOOR
• Publisher: Michael Joseph, London
• Publication Date: 1949
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardback
• Illustrator: Isobel and John Morton Sale
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Plus
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)