Language: English
Published by Autolycus Press, 1977
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. This book collects the letters from Arthur Machen to Vincent Starrett between 1915-1924; a record of a friendship, and comprising an exoneration of Starrett from Machen's and Alfred Knopfs' later accusations of piracy. With an introduction and editorial notes from Michael Murray. From an edition limited to 500 numbered copies, though this copy lacks a designated number. (Limitation page at colophon). Brown quarter leather with black spine titling, beige papered boards with black decoration. Boards rubbed, lightly toned; very good. Spine square. Binding sound. No jacket, as issued. Text clean and unmarked.
Published by Autolucus Press, St. Louis, Missouri, 1977
Seller: Jeffrey H. Marks, Rare Books, ABAA, Rochester, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
Introduction by Michael Murphy. 119 pp. Illustrated. 8vo, publisher's quarter leather and printed boards. First edition; one of 500 numbered copies. Very fine.
Published by Autolycus Press,, St. Louis:, 1977
Seller: Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB, Springfield, MA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition thus (limited to 500 copies). Octavo, quarter bound in brown leather, cream colored paper covered boards, marbled edges. Light damp stain on rear board, else very good. No dust jacket, as issued. ; 119 pages.
Published by St. Louis, Missouri: Autolycus Press, (1977)., 1977
Seller: BOOKFELLOWS Fine Books, ABAA, Sun City, AZ, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First edition: limited edition. 500 numbered copies printed: this copy remains unnumbered. Fine in brown leather shelf back stamped in black over cream boards decorated with facsimile letter; no dust jacket, as issued. TIGHT AND UNREAD! Illustrated with photo-portraits, facsimiles and drawings. Letters from Machen to Starrett, 1915-1924, with supporting documents and a summary introduction by Michael Murphy. "Machen's good friend Starrett, who did so much to bring Machen to the attention of readers in America, is, at the end, accused by Machen of being a pirate "picking my pocket."--Roy Squires. Octavo. 119 pages.