This is a wonderful copy of The Marriage of Cupid and Psyche retold by Walter Pater from “The Golden Ass” of Luceuis Apuleius. It is beautifully illustrated by Edmund Dulac.
Title - The Marriage of Cupid and Psyche
Subtitle - Retold by Walter Pater from “The Golden Ass” of Luceuis Apuleius
Author – Walter Pater
Copyright – 1951 – The Limited Editions Club
Publisher – The Heritage Press – New York
Illustrations – yes
Illustrator – Edmund Dulac
Number of Pages - 64
This beautiful hardcover book from the 1950’s has a red cloth cover with the title embossed in gold. The gold embossed title is also on the spine of the book. There is minimal to no corner, edge, or spine wear. The original wax paper cover has the spine cut out so the title can be easily read. There is some discoloration/stain to the spine. All the pages are in excellent condition and are intact, attached, & tight. There is some staining along the inside cover creases.
Illustrations in this book are beautiful. Clear, crisp, and vibrant in color. I didn’t find any foxing to any of the pages including those with illustrations. The illustrations are very suitable for copying & framing for display in a library or Greek décor.
It comes in its original cardboard slip jacket that is in fair to good condition. The slip jacket has staining, chipping, and wear to the edges. However, it is still very sturdy and able to continue to protect the book.
Overall this book is in very good condition. It does have the musty smell known to old books. Right now it is being stored in a Rubbermaid container with baking soda & sweetgrass sachet.
Book measures 10 1/4” x 6 3/4” (26.0 cm x 17.2 cm).
This edition of The Marriage of Cupid and Psyche is a book that anyone would love to add to their vintage library.
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