first edition - with dustjacket by Keith Vaughan

A very good first edition of The American Genius, showcasing Edith Sitwell's talent as an anthologist and deep understanding of poetry in all its manifestations.

First edition, first impression; 8vo; (22.3 x 14.5 cm); half-title, some light spotting to prelims; publisher's blue cloth, gilt lettering to black panel on spine, unclipped dust-jacket designed by Keith Vaughan, some mild wear and spotting to dust-jacket but otherwise in very good condition; [xxxii], 208pp.