The Cloak of Light (Signed, )

1st edition, 1st printing. [xx], 306pp, plus numerous monochrome plate illustrations. Printed on archival-quality paper (it will not brown) and bound in full blue leather with generous gilt decoration front, spine and back, four raised bands on spine, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers, silk ribbon marker bound in. Signed by Wright Morris on the first blank leaf. One of a limited first edition, privately printed, exclusively for members of the Signed First Edition Society. A handsome, finely produce volume in near fine condition throughout (there is a very mild, small blemish in the gilding on the fore-edge). Renowned for fine bindings and collectors’ editions of beautiful literature, the Franklin Library produced some of the most attractive and desirable books of the 20th century. Morris reflects on the development of his craft, giving an insight into his creative process. Morris travelled extensively, photographing as he went. This volume is illustrated with many of those photographs and serves as a travelogue that takes us to places like Nebraska, Mexico, and Venice. 8vo.