James Branch Cabell — The Music from Behind the Moon

New York, The John Day Company, 1926 . First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this lovely illustrated work of short fiction by James Branch Cabell limited to 3000 copies. First edition of The Music From Behind The Moon by James Branch Cabell in the original publisher's cloth binding. Limited edition of 3000 copies.With eight wood engravings by Leon Underwood. Collated, complete. Underwood was a British artist, sculptor, and printmaker who was influenced by African art.James Branch Cabell was an American author of fantasy fiction This collection of short stories was popular in the 1920s where the escapist nature was favourable among American readers of the time.  In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, very smart. There is some minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. The title label to the spine is slightly foxed. There is a small patch of wear to the cloth on the spine. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are very bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Leon Underwood. Very Good Indeed .