Description: The Four Quartets by T.S. Eliot, Printed by Officina Bodoni (Verona) for Faber & Faber (London). DESCRIPTION: No. 124 of 290 copies. 11 7/8 x 7 7/8" (30.3 x 20.3 cm), [1]. 53 pp, [1] colophon leaf. Quarter vellum with green marbled paper over boards. Spine lettered in gilt, top edge gilt, other edges uncut. Matching marbled paper covered slipcase. Handsomely printed by Giovanni (Hans) Mardersteig in Dante type on hamdmade paper made by Fratelli Magnani in Pescia, using a 19th century handpress at the Officina Verona in Verona. Colophon with Officina Bodoni device printed in red. Signed by T.S. Eliot in ink. CONDITION: Vellum spine clean and bright, gilt titling sharp and well preserved. Text block firm and square, all hinges intact internally and externally. Small ex-libris (2 1/2 x 1 3/8" (6.5 x 3.5 cm) on front pastedown. Tiny bump to lower front corner of rear cover, corner tips with very light rubbing. Otherwise a fine, clean copy with interior text pages in fine condition throughout. Slipcase: With all seams intact, small bump at foot of spine, head of spine and corner tips very lightly rubbed, small area of paper loss at base of slipcase, otherwise well maintained. DISCUSSION: The Four Quartets are the defining work of the second half of Eliot's career and the most important work other than The Waste Land. The four meditations reflect both Eastern and Western influence combined with Eliot's brand of Catholicism. The quality, book design and style are identical to the Officina Bodoni 'The Waste Land' with The Four Quartets being slightly taller in height. The flawless presswork by Mardersteig using a 19th century handpress sets is again evident, a joy to read. This is a highly collectible copy with very minor flaws as described. Please ask all questions prior to purchase as sale is final and returns will not be accepted. Domestic shipping via UPS Gound with tracking and Signature Required is $25. International shipping is restricted to Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia. Int'l shipping with USPS Priority International Mail with tracking is in the $50-$75 range depending on location but will be shipped at my actual cost.
Price: 4000 USD
Location: Peoria, Illinois
End Time: 2024-11-11T04:21:07.000Z
Shipping Cost: 25 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Fine Binding
Language: English
Special Attributes: Limited Edition
Author: T.S. Eliot
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Topic: Poetry
Subject: Poetry
