The Destructive Element. A Study of Modern Writers and Beliefs
Published by Jonathan Cape, London, 1935
- First Edition
- Signed
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Lycanthia Rare Books, Newark, NOTTS, United KingdomLycanthia Rare Books
AbeBooks seller since April 13, 2020
Condition: Used - Very good
US$ 504.19
Quantity: 1 available
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First edition, second impression. Signed presentation copy from the author. 8vo. Original cloth. Dust-jacket, clipped but with price 8s. 6d. present. An interesting copy, inscribed by Spender 'To Tony with love from Stephen December 9, 1939'. Presumably this would be to Tony Hyndman, Spender's lover whom he lived with between 1933 & 1936. This inscription was around the time that relationship had ended, with Spender marrying Inez Pearn that month, after an engagement of only three weeks. Hyndman is referred to as 'Jimmy Younger' in Spender's memoir WorldWithinWorld. Some foxing; a very good copy; jacket with a little very minor chipping and marking, overall very good.
Seller Inventory # 87098
Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Destructive Element. A Study of Modern Writers and Beliefs
- Author
- Spender (Stephen)
- Publisher
- Jonathan Cape, London
- Publication year
- 1935
- Condition
- Very good
- Dust jacket
- Very Good
- Signed
- Signed
- Book Type
- Book
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- First edition.
- Seller catalogs
- Modern Literature
Lycanthia Rare Books
Newark, NOTTS, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since April 13, 2020
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