Harlequin Phoenix, or, The Rise and Fall of a Bergamask Rogue

Thelma Niklaus

Published by The Bodley Head, London, 1956

About this Item

The first edition of this curious history of the Harlequin character, an illustrated volume, including with colour plates. The first edition, first impression.In the original unclipped dust wrapper, designed by Mervyn Peake.An interesting exploration of the figure of the Harlequin, a history exploring the character from his introduction in the sixteenth century, to the twentieth century.Illustrated with a frontispiece, five colour plates, and thirty-six monochrome plates.By Thelma Niklaus.Collated, complete. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart. Tear to the head of the front joint. A few light marks to the cloth. Spots to the fore edge. Light edge wear to the dust wrapper, including a closed tear to the head of the front joint. Spine is a little age-toned. Scattered spots to the wraps, including to the reverse. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good. Seller Inventory # 907P11

Bibliographic Details

Title: Harlequin Phoenix, or, The Rise and Fall of ...

Publisher: The Bodley Head, London

Publication Date: 1956

Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: Mervyn Peake; Various

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book