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1923 The Marriage of Cupid and Psyches
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Description
Illustrated, Limited Edition, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding, With Slipcase
A charming limited edition, being copy three hundred and twenty four of six hundred and twenty five printed in September, 1923.
In the publisher's original red parchment quarter binding with red and cream star patterned paper boards and endpapers. With publisher's original star pattern slipcase.
The intricate red borders are designed by Geofroy Tory, circa 1524. William Adlington was one among the host of translators that made the Elizabethan era the "golden age of translations". This translation captures the essence of this allegory, making it accessible to English readers while preserving its poetic qualities.
The Most Pleasant and Delectable Tale of the Marriage of Cupid and Psyche is an excerpt from it from the Latin of Lucius Apuleius's 2nd century AD "Metamorphoses", better known by its English title "The Golden Ass". A timeless narrative of love and trials, the tale is often seen as an allegory representing the soul's journey and transformation.
Condition
In the publisher's original paper binding with the original publisher's slipcase. Externally, in very smart. The odd spot on the boards. Slipcase is generally smart with slight shelf wear, browning and bumping to extremities. Splitting to lower extremity of slipcase. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean, with the odd spot heavier to the first and last leaves.
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