The Birds; The Frogs
New York: The Heritage Press [1959], 1959. First Heritage Press Edition. Hardcover. 8vo. [4], v-xii, [2], 3-52; [4], v-xviii, 1-62 pp. Bound tête-bèche with quarter black cloth over white patterned paper with decorations and lettering in gold on both boards and the spine. Illustrated by Marian Parry (The Birds) and with wood-engravings by John Austen (The Frogs). Introductions by Dudley Fitts (The Birds) and Gilbert Seldes (The Birds). The Frogs is translated by William James Hickie (The Birds is uncredited since it's translator is unknown; see the discussion by Fitts in his introduction). The correct Sandglass is present as is a "With the Compliments of the Directors of the Heritage Club" card. Bussacco 44. Very near Fine. Item #000017610
Very near Fine in a Very Good or better age-toned slip case.
Price: $50.00