Arthur Symons — Silhouettes

London, Elkin Mathews & John Lane , 1892 . First edition. Hardback. A limited edition of this delightful collection of poetry by British poet and critic, Arthur Symons. The first edition, limited to 250 copies. Bound in the publisher's original grey paper-covered boards. This charming work is comprised of the poetry of British poet, editor and critic, Arthur Symons, known for his poetical themes of repetition and eroticism. Divided into five sections, entitled 'At Dieppe', 'Masks and Faces', 'Love's Disguises', 'Nocturnes' and 'Moods and Memories&apos. The second of the author's poetry collections.With a previous owner's ink inscription, 'Borchquevink' to the front endpaper. Bound in the publisher's original grey paper-covered boards. Externally, generally smart, with slight bumping to the extremities and spine. Boards are a little soiled, with the odd mark. Offsetting to endpapers. Ink inscription and a small chip to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound with bright, clean pages. Pages are roughly cut. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .