Edgar Allen Poe: A Study in Genius ISigned)

First edition, first printing.  One of a numbered, large paper edition limited to 150 copies, printed on Borzoi rag paper, signed by the author on the limitation page.  The first ten copies of the edition separately number from A to J, this copy being E.  x, 244pp, with a tissue-guarded frontispiece and further monochrome plate illustrations.  Quarter bound in vellum over decorated paper boards, gilt lettering and decorations on the spine, in a publisher’s slipcase.  8vo.  Spine slightly faded, slightly toned on endpapers else neat, clean, bright and tight throughout.  Slipcase a little worn, rubbed and toned at edges, spine label tanned, lightly soiled with minor scratch scratches and chips, slight bump at spine head.