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First illustrated edition, with color lithographs by Marie Laurencin, limited to 1200 numbered copies [Kirkpatrick D6; bibliographer states: "Though printed in 1939, the Second World War delayed publication until 1947"]. With Coloured Lithographs by Marie Laurencin. Designed by Hans Mardersteig, and printed at the Officina Bodini, on handmade paper. 4to. Connolly calls her: "A born short story writer, observant, economical and astringent, demanding rediscovery" Connolly 100, 40 Slight rubbing at base of spine and on bottom edge of covers, else a fine, bright copy in very good dust jacket; gray printed jacket has a few small tears at crown of spine, three-inch tear at edge of lower spine, front panel has two-inch tear at top edge (with two early tape mends on verso), few small, early, tan stains at base of spine and lower edge of front panel, else the front panel is quite fresh and bright With Coloured Lithographs by Marie Laurencin. Designed by Hans Mardersteig, and printed at the Officina Bodini, on handmade paper. 4to First illustrated edition, with color lithographs by Marie Laurencin, limited to 1200 numbered copies [Kirkpatrick D6; bibliographer states: "Though printed in 1939, the Second World War delayed publication until 1947"].