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    By Mary Butts
    London   William Heinemann Ltd
    7.5" by 5" x, 286pp.
    An exceptionally scarce, first edition of Mary Butt's final published novel, presenting a new view of the life of the legendary Cleopatra, in the original dust wrapper.
    By Mary Butts

    1935 Scenes From the Life of Cleopatra

    London   William Heinemann Ltd
    7.5" by 5" x, 286pp.
    An exceptionally scarce, first edition of Mary Butt's final published novel, presenting a new view of the life of the legendary Cleopatra, in the original dust wrapper.
    £1,250.00
    : 0.5kgs / : 930Q2
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    Description

    First Edition, Publishers' Original Binding, Very Scarce, With Dustwrapper

    The first edition, first impression.

    Bound in the publisher's cloth, with the original, very scarce unclipped dust wrapper.

    A fascinating historical novel surrounding the life of Cleopatra, one of the world's most renowned women. Butt's presents this legendary figure in an entirely new light, exemplifying her prowess as a ruler, who chose her lovers in a way that protected her kingdom, while also acknowledging the potential danger involved.

    With this new insight, Butts aims to recover different misconceptions about Cleopatra put forward by historians of the past, in particular relating to her sexuality.

    Written by English modernist author, Mary Butts, known for her contributions to literary magazines including 'The Bookman' and 'The Little Review', as well as for a number of novels, such as this one.

    Condition

    Bound in the publisher's cloth, with the original, very scarce unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, very good, with fading and discolouration to the spine. Dust wrapper is sound, with light chipping to the extremities, heavier to the spine, with loss to the spine head and center. Vertical tear to the upper portion of the wrap backstrip. Sunning to the wrap extremities and spine, with a tide mark to the spine. Internally, firmly bound with bright, clean pages.

    Very Good Indeed

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