Edith Sitwell — The Shadow of Cain

London, John Lehmann, 1947. First edition. Hardback. A first edition copy of this work of poetry written by Edith Sitwell. A lovely example of this work of poetry by Edith Sitwell. In the publisher's original binding, this handsome volume is held in the original unclipped dustwrapper. Edith Sitwell was a British born poet and literary critic, who wrote numerous works of poetry during the early 20th century. She was awarded the Benson Medal for her lifelong achievement and contribution to the literary world. A lovely example of this work. In the publisher's original binding, held in the original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally very smart, with light shelfwear to the extremities. Light agetoning to the extremities. Light offsetting to the front and rear endpapers The dustwrapper is smart, with minor rubbing to the extremities. Rubbing to the spine, with handling marks. Light fading to the spine internally, with a price sticker to the front fly leaf. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Near Fine.