Pearl: An English Poem of the Fourteenth Century Re-Set in Modern English by Israel Gollancz
1918. British Red Cross Edition. No dust jacket. Signed by the author. Grey paper covered boards with a beige spine strip. Limited edition of 650, this is an un-numbered copy, with 'Regulation Copy' written in place of the number. Signed by printer Geo W Jones, with inscription, to reverse of limitation page. Gilt applied to top edge of text block, remaining sides are rough cut. Pages remain clear with minimal tanning and foxing, mild to end-papers and text-block edges. Minor pencil marking to front paste-down. Binding firm. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Mild crushing to spine ends. Cloth has minor damp and dust stains. Book has a slight forward lean. Gilt lettering is bright and clear. Moderate tanning to spine.