E. L. Grant Watson — Departures
London , Pleiades Books, 1948. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this reflective nature work, with lovely woodcuts. A first edition copy of this autobiographical nature book by E. L. Grant Watson. This volume is an intimate examination of nature, exploring the mysteries and significance of nature. With wood engravings by John O'Connor. In the original clipped dust wrapper. With an article about the illustrator John O'Connor. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, generally excellent with some light bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Previous owner inscription to the front free endpaper. Small mark to the half title page and blank page opposite. In the original clipped dust wrapper which is very smart with a small crease to the head and tail of the spine and front wrap and chipping to the head and tail of the spine. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: John O'Connow. Very Good Indeed/Very Good.
