Spring Song of Iscariot

Poem

by Lord Lymington [Gerard Vernon Wallop]

Limited edition, signed by the author.  Paris:  The Black Sun Press, 1929  

Softback is overall in VERY GOOD condition.

• Cream white wraps under onion skin are mostly clean, with title in red and black ink. 
• Wraps show some tears to onion skin, color transfer from slipcase to lower spine.  Corners are sharp.  
• Spine, with no text, is fresh, with firm ends.  
• Binding is strong. 
• End papers/ pastedowns show little sign of age or wear.
• Interior is gently age-toned.  Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks.
• Slipcase, boards covered in gilt paper with silver gilt spine, shows damage at head and foot ends.  Case shows edgewear and rubbing.  See photos.  
• PS2024.0124

27 pages. 6 3/8 x 9 1/2 inches

Poem by Gerard Vernon Wallop, 9th Earl of Postsmouth (1898-1984), who was Viscount Lymington when he wrote this work.  Lymington, born in Chicago and raised for some years in Wyoming before returning to England, was a right-wing figure in British politics in the years before World War II.

The book is noteworthy as an example of the output of The Black Sun Press, founded by Harry Crosby and his wife Clarisse.  The press was distinguished by the high quality of its editions and typographic excellence, and it became one of the most important small presses in Paris in the 1920s. 

First edition, printed Autumn 1929.  25 copies printed on Japan Paper, of which this is copy number 3.  Signed by the author. 

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