Herbert Read, "The Green Child," New Directions, 1948. First edition (US).
The only extended work of fiction from this anarchist art critic and historian. With the classic Alvin Lustig designed jacket!
Jacket fair, some light foxing scattered throughout, heavy rubbing along edges, tearing at spine ends with loss at head that extends slightly into each panel. Housed in new Brodart cover. Inked date on front endpaper which has transferred to front jacket flap. Moderate rubbing at both spine ends and bottom corners. Light foxing and discoloration at page edges. Overall G+/VG- in a fair jacket. Uncommon edition.
