Vincent Starrett — Ebony Flame

Chicago , Covici-McGee, 1922 . Cloth. A signed limited edition presentation copy of this collection of poetry by Sherlock Holmes biographer Vincent Starrett. A limited edition copy of the work, with three hundred and fifty copies being printed, of which this is number 278.Signed and inscribed by the author to the edition page, as well as to the first blank with a dedication to Grant Richards, dated 1923.In publisher's original quarter black cloth binding, with pictorial boards.A collection of poetry by Vincent Starrett, a Canadian-born writer primarily recognized for his contributions to the mystery genre, particularly as a biographer of Sherlock Holmes. Including poems such as Ambition, Bed, Chimneys, Lyric, Mavis, Michael, Picture, and Return. In publisher's original quarter cloth binding. Externally, very smart. Slight shelf wear to extremities. Fading to top edge of boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Author's ink inscription to first blank and edition page. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine .