The Raven by Quarles
Cleveland, OH. Robert H. Perdue, 1902. First Edition. Wraps. Signed. Very Good. Item #48726
4to. Pp. xxvii. Original plain wrappers, in a plain paper three-flap jacket. The jacket is darkened with a small stain to the upper cover, faintly offsetting onto the wrapper beneath. Covers remain bright; binding tight and square. Some overlays are lightly creased or folded at the edges. Illustrated with six designs printed in black, each accompanied by red-brown border illustrations on onionskin paper overlays, loosely inserted. Number 93 in a privately printed edition by Robert H. Perdue limited to 93 numbered and signed copies. In 1901, Perdue created ten hand-drawn copies of The Raven; this edition presents a slightly smaller version, with illustrations based on the 1901 original. BAL, Vol. 7, p. 148.
Price (CAD): $1,350.00