LEAVES OF GRASS
New York: Limited Editions Club, 1942. Edward Weston. Hardcover. Two slim, tall quarto (9" x 12") volumes bound in imitation vellum reproducing in dark grass-green ink a photograph by Edward Weston who has illustrated the volume with 49 photographs specially commissioned for this book and made into exquisitely clear half-tones printed on coated paper. Each spine has a leather label with the title stamped in gilt. With an introduction by Mark Van Doren. Copy #611 of 1500 SIGNED by the photographer on the colophon page. A masterpiece of the modern photographically illustrated book. Minor wear and small scrapes to the spine. Still Near Fine in a Very Good slipcase with repaired splits. Item #021137
Price: $1,500.00