The crock of gold /
by James Stephens ; with twelve illustrations in colour and decorative headings and tailpieces by Thomas Mackenzie.
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| Language: | English |
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London :
Macmillan,
1926.
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| Notes: | "This is one of five hundred and twenty-five copies printed on hand-made paper in 1926." Signed by the author. "Five hundred and twenty-five copies printed on hand-made paper in 1926." "This is one of five hundred and twenty-five copies printed on hand-made paper in 1926." Signed by the author. Inscribed by Count John McCormack, former owner. First of a Limited Edition of 500. Although not the first edition - the original was published by Macmillan in 1914 - it is the first edition with this design and these illustrations. Inscribed "John, Count McCormack / May 1st 1931 / San Patrizio / Hollywood / California." It is the signature of the famous Irish tenor, John [Francis] Count McCormack (1884-1945), celebrated for his performances of the operatic and popular song repertoires, and renowned for his diction and breath control. He was also a Papal Count. He became a naturalized American citizen before returning to live in Ireland. McCormack lived at San Patrizio, Hollywood, California, between the years 1930 - 1938. Physical description: viii, [1], 227, [1] p., [12] plates(col.) : ill. ; 24 cm. more |
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