John Collier — Variation on a Theme
London, Grayson & Grayson, 1935. First edition. Cloth. A signed limited edition of this amusing supernatural story by British author and screenwriter John Collier. No. 143 of 250 numbered and signed Limited Edition copies of the first edition, in the publisher's original cloth binding.Signed by the author to the limitation page.A short, humourous, supernatural story by John Collier (1901-1980), with illustrations by Joy LLoyd. This work is uncommon.Collier was an author and screenwriter best known for his short stories, contributed to The New Yorker from the 1930s to the 1950s. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, generally smart, with shelf wear to the joints and extremities. Gilt remains bright. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean except for the odd spot to the first and last couple of pages. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .
