The Shadow-Eater

Benjamin de Casseres

Published by American Library Service, New York, 1923

About this Item

The revised 1923 edition, not of the 150 numbered copies signed by the author. Originally published in 1915 by Albert & Charles Boni, the work contained 46 poems written between 1902 between 1906. The present edition followed the second edition of 1917; along with small editorial changes, it removes "Love the Destroyer" from the collection and adds Marius de Zayas frontispiece, Don Marquis preface, and Wallace Smith s illustration. Grey paper-covered boards, illustrated title label laid down on upper board, original pictorial dustjacket. 9 1/4 x 6 1/4 in. 61, [1] pp. Frontispiece tipped on to half-title verso. Illustration by Wallace Smith with tissue guard in a spiderweb design. Old ownership inscription to front free-endpaper, J.W. Robinson Co. booklabel to rear pastedown. Good; chips and soiling to dustjacket, short closed marginal tear to p. 47/48, toned.

Seller Inventory # 7589

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Shadow-Eater
• Publisher: American Library Service, New York
• Publication Date: 1923
• Binding: Hardcover
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Seller catalogs:
  • Poetry & Literature
  • Rare Books, Manuscripts & Periodicals