8vo (8 x 5 in.; 203 x 128mm, uncut and unopened).   Frontispiece portrait of Crosby after a painting by Polia Chentoff, additional plate by A. E. Marty.  Publisher's paper wrappers bound in.  Half treed calf, spine in six compartments with 2 red morocc lettering-pieces, marbled covers, marbled endleaves; spine and extremities rubbed.

A-10

Condition as described in catalogue entry.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Caresse Crosby's copy, bound at her direction.  The whole edition comprised 48 copies; the present copy is out-of-series.

According to a Grolier Club exhibition label laid in, this was Caresse's copy.  Also laid in is a card from City Lights Books, San Francisco, on which is written, "Dear sir: Sent you at the request of Mrs. Caress❀e Crosby."