James Stephens — Julia Elizabeth: A Comedy in One Act

New York, Crosby Gaige, 1929. First edition. Hardback. The signed limited edition of a domestic comedy written by Irish author James Stephens, a friend of James Joyce. The signed limited edition of Julia Elizabeth: A Comedy in One Act, written by Irish novelist and poet James Stephens. Published by Crosby Gaige in 1929. This copy is one of six hundred limited editions printed by Random House and signed by the author.In the publisher's original paper boards, with the signed limited edition note to the final leaf.A short domestic comedy, Stephens as a writer specialised in combining lyricism and humour when retelling Irish myths. A friend of fellow author James Joyce, Stephens nearly co-authored Finnegans Wake (1939) when Joyce originally struggled with the work, but was later able to finish it by himself. In the publisher's original paper boards. Externally, smart, with fading to the extremities and spine. The odd small spot to title label, and slight wear to spine label. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine, and to the extremities. The odd mark to end paper extremities, heavier to front end papers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean, with minor age toning. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .