Caledonia. A Fragment.

£4,750 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

presentation copy Rare first edition, one of 100 copies printed for the occasion of Powell's wedding, with the author's corrections throughout. The Musical section was written by the composer Constant Lambert. Inscribed by the author to a Mr. Alan Harris on the dedication: 'AND THIS COPY IS THE PROPERTY OF MR. ALAN HARRIS, GENT. A LEARNED COLLEAGUE OF THE AUTHOR Anthony Powell Feb. 8th 1935 25mo Geo.V.' First edition, sole printing, one of 100 copies, inscribed by the author; small 4to; Powell's corrections in black ink throughout, full-page illustration by Edward Burra, light toning to leaves; original quarter red cloth over tartan paper boards, printed title label to upper cover, light rubbing to extremities, upper joint repaired, else very good.

  • Binding: Hardcover

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