First edition. 16mo. 378, [4]pp. Illustrated with many full-page plates reproducing in black-and-white artwork by Jack B. Yeats, Maxwell Armfield, Auguste Rodin, and others. Detailed four-page "Index to Volume One." Publisher's quarter vellum gilt and papercovered boards. Top edge gilt. Faint toning on the spine, a near fine copy with the binding bright, and the text and illustrations very fresh and clean. Prints the first appearance of "A Fairy Story" by Katherina [Katherine] Mansfield, three poems by James Stephens, "The Jolly Drover" by Edward Thomas, and contributions by Frank Swinnerton, Hugh de Selincourt, Yone Noguchi, Herbert Trench, and others. This volume constitutes Katherine Mansfield's first appearance "between boards" (in the publisher's binding) preceding her first book, *In A German Pension*, published in December, 1911. An early short story by Katherine Mansfield (as 'Katherina' Mansfield) and her first appearance "between boards" (in the publisher's binding of Volume One of 'The Open Window'); Mansfield's first book, In A German Pension, was published in December, 1911. (58980) $175.00.

Seller Inventory # 470131

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title

The Open Window. The First Volume. October-March 1910-11

Publisher

Locke Ellis, London

Publication Date

1911

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

1st Edition

Condition

Near Fine

Seller catalogs

First Books

Store Description

Between the Covers is located in a converted 1915 brick school building. You can find us at bookfairs, or subscribe to our catalog mailing list. Samples available upon request. We also provide an elist, please subscribe on our website www.betweenthecovers.com.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Association Member

Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA
112 Nicholson Road, Gloucester City, NJ, 08030, U.S.A.

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

All books are first editions unless otherwise noted. New Jersey residents will be asked for sales tax. All items guaranteed, all items subject to prior sale. Members ABAA, ILAB.
112 Nicholson Road, Gloucester City, New Jersey 08030
books@betweenthecovers.com
Telephone 856-456-8008

Shipping Terms

Orders usually ship within 2 business days. Our $10 rate is for UPS or Priority Mail. Our $5.50 rate is media mail which can take a week or two, or a month or two (rarely, but has happened). We email tracking information for all domestic shipments. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.
Order quantity	5 to 30 business days	3 to 6 business days
First item	US$ 5.50	US$ 10.00

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment Methods

Check Money Order Cash PayPal

Add to Wants