John Masefield — Philip the King
London, William Heinemann Ltd. 1927 . First edition. Cloth. A wonderful signed, limited edition verse drama from John Masefield, signed by Masefield and the illustrator, Laurence Irving. No. 36 of 360 copies produced, and signed by both the author and the illustrator.In the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper. Illustrated with twelve tipped in monochrome plates on thin parchment, illustrated by Laurence Irving. Collated, complete.Irving was an artist, book illustrator, Hollywood set designer and art director.In this volume, Masefield presents a verse account of Philip II's failed invasion attempt of England during the reign of Elizabeth I. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with unclipped dust wrapper. A touch of shelf wear to back strip tail, otherwise externally fine. Dust wrapper age toned to back strip. Small losses of paper and closed tears to front wrap head and tail, and head of rear wrap. Small loss of paper and significant closed tear to back strip tail, with minor holes and closed tears to back strip. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Near Fine . Ill.: Laurence Irving. Near Fine/Very Good.
