James Laver — A Stitch in Time

London, The Nonesuch Press, 1927. Hardback. A limited Nonesuch edition of James Laver's poem 'A Stitch in Time', in the original glassine. A limited edition of 1,525 copies, of which this is numbered 142.In the original glassine.'A Stitch in Time' is James Laver's pastiche poem of Alexander Pope's 'The Rape of the Lock&apos. The poem is set in contemporary to the time of writing, and a sequel was published two year's later, 'Love's Progress&apos.Laver was an author, critic, and curator, being the Keeper of Prints, Drawings and Paintings at the Victoria and Albert Museum. He is possibly best known for his contributions to fashion history, discussing the influence of economic and social factors on the development of fashion. He also created 'Laver's Law, a cycle of fashion change and general attitude towards a certain style or period. In the original publisher's paper covered boards, in the original glassine. Externally, smart. Glassine is a little edge worn, with a tear to the rear wrap. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Very Good.