The Key of Life
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1928. Ronald McRae. First Edition. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. 8vo. Pp. 279 followed by two pages of publisher ads for Brett Young titles, and a colophon. Decorated endpapers with repeating Knopf logo. Boundin purple-blue cloth with gilt lettering and purple and yellow flourishes on front panel and spine. Small dampstain on top edge, spine a tad cocked. In the illustrated, price-clipped dust jacket that's rubbed and a bit worn (please see photos). Very Good- / Very Good-. Item #5715
The color dust jacket design by Ronald McRae is very much in the art deco style, with angular design and stylized lettering of the genre. Scarce dust jacket now enclosed in a removable, clear archival sleeve.
Price: $140.00