The Testament of Beauty, a Poem in Four Books
New York: Oxford University Press, 1929. Limited Edition. Quarto. Item #024033
Limited to 250 copies. The present copy is #96. 183 pp. printed at the printing house of William Edwin Rudge from linotype Estienne on Vidalon paper, the verso of the title page the author has written in Latin: "I am the first to love you before all things, I will say the four sacred things with immense love. They will receive it". His four poems are titled: Introduction, Selfhood, Breed and Ethick. Laid in is the publisher's note on the text which should be read before reading the poems. A fine and beautiful copy bound in1/4 maroon cloth over marbled paper covered boards, spine lettering gilt, housed within publisher's fine maroon cloth covered slipcase. No names or bookplates.
Price: $375.00