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Sonnets for Caresse.

Stock Code 109268

Paris, Albert Messein, 1926

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One of 100 copies - inscribed by the poet. Inscribed by the poet in green ink to the first blank: '"Il erre, éveillant les échos, / et ses pas, sonnant sur les dalles," / for Gérard / affectionately / from Harry / Paris MCMXXVII'.

This third edition contains 48 poems; the two earlier editions contained 30 and 37 respectively, and the fourth edition of the following year only 24.

Third edition, number 12 of 100 copies on papier vergé d'Arches, from a total edition of 108, inscribed by the poet; 12mo; very minor spotting to first blank, else contents fresh and bright; original vellum, hand-painted boarders, spine hand-lettered in black, top edge gilt, gold and purple marbled endpapers, original wrappers bound in, slight warping to boards, else very good.

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Sonnets for Caresse.

CROSBY, Harry.

Stock code: 109268

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