{"product_id":"1931-peacocks-feather-george-s-hellman-signed-presentation-copy-limited-edition","title":"1931 Peacock's Feather George S Hellman Signed Presentation Copy Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a presentation copy of \u003cb\u003ePeacock's Feather\u003c\/b\u003e by George S. Hellman, published in 1931 by The Bobbs-Merrill Company of Indianapolis. This is the special \u003cb\u003eAutographed Edition, limited to only 249 copies\u003c\/b\u003e, of which this is \u003cb\u003enumber 154\u003c\/b\u003e, individually signed by the author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this copy especially interesting is the personal presentation inscription written by George S. Hellman on the limitation page:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"For En'r Goldberg\u003cbr\u003eDevotee and creator of beauty,\u003cbr\u003efrom George S. Hellman\u003cbr\u003eJan. 1935.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther down the same page appears another handwritten inscription:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"But above all, Generosity and Courage. They are the highest wisdom.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is beautifully produced, with an exceptionally striking decorative binding featuring a repeating Art Deco fan or peacock-feather motif in brilliant blue, green, black and gold, complemented by a gilt-lettered cream-coloured spine. The gold-patterned endpapers add considerably to the luxurious appearance of this limited edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also features a colour frontispiece by American artist \u003cb\u003eVirginia Berresford\u003c\/b\u003e, captioned \u003ci\u003eAtossa the Sorceress Appears Before Æsop\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeacock's Feather\u003c\/b\u003e is an imaginative work inspired by Æsop and the ancient world, divided into seven parts bearing the names of familiar fables: \u003ci\u003eThe Wolves and the Sheep\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Fowler and the Ring-Dove\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Frogs Desiring a King\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Old Man and His Sons\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Lion and the Mouse\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Oak and the Reed\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Husbandman and the Asses\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly attractive and uncommon association copy, combining a signed limited edition with a personal presentation inscription, an additional handwritten quotation, fine typography, deckled page edges and a superb Art Deco binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e George S. Hellman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003ePeacock's Feather\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Indianapolis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e 1931\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdition:\u003c\/b\u003e Autographed limited edition, one of 249 copies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCopy number:\u003c\/b\u003e 154\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSigned:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, on the limitation page, with an additional presentation inscription dated January 1935\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 351\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 8 7\/8 inches\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 6 1\/8 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Near Fine. The book remains remarkably clean and attractive for its age. There is some soiling to the lower portion of the spine, a crack to the front endleafs at the binding, and a smudge on the copyright page. Otherwise, the pages and binding are very clean and well preserved. Please refer to the photographs for a detailed view of condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an unusually appealing copy for collectors of signed and inscribed books, American literature, fine press and limited editions, or Art Deco book design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEtsy tags:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003epeacocks feather, george s hellman, signed first edition, presentation copy, inscribed book, limited edition, art deco book, rare book, 1931 book, collectible book, fine binding, signed book, bobbs merrill\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47796225114217,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1559\/files\/Peacocks-Feather-Book.jpg?v=1783897934","url":"https:\/\/www.poppysvintageclothing.com\/products\/1931-peacocks-feather-george-s-hellman-signed-presentation-copy-limited-edition","provider":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}