Lot 116
Douglas (Lord Alfred) The Complete Poems, signed presentation inscription from the author to his mother and subsequent presentation inscription from the author to Miss M. Mackay, 1928
Hammer Price: £3,000
Description
Douglas (Lord Alfred) The Complete Poems, signed presentation inscriptions from the author "Darling beloved Dame from Bosie. Xmas 1928. Given to Miss M. Mackay after my mother's death. Alfred Douglas. November 1935" to front free endpaper, extensive editorial markings in pencil throughout (some erased), newspaper clippings and proof sheet of the poem "Lust and Hypocrisy" to rear endpapers, scattered spotting, some light browning to endpapers, ownership inscription of Lady Sibyl, Marchioness of Queensbury to front pastedown, adhesion mark to front free endpaper, original boards, neatly and sympathetically rebacked, bumping and wear to corners, t.e.g., others uncut, later endpapers, 8vo, 1928.
⁂ A presentation copy from the author to his mother, subsequently re-gifted at her death. This copy seemingly used as the basis for subsequent editions with numerous editorial markings to that effect.
Description
Douglas (Lord Alfred) The Complete Poems, signed presentation inscriptions from the author "Darling beloved Dame from Bosie. Xmas 1928. Given to Miss M. Mackay after my mother's death. Alfred Douglas. November 1935" to front free endpaper, extensive editorial markings in pencil throughout (some erased), newspaper clippings and proof sheet of the poem "Lust and Hypocrisy" to rear endpapers, scattered spotting, some light browning to endpapers, ownership inscription of Lady Sibyl, Marchioness of Queensbury to front pastedown, adhesion mark to front free endpaper, original boards, neatly and sympathetically rebacked, bumping and wear to corners, t.e.g., others uncut, later endpapers, 8vo, 1928.
⁂ A presentation copy from the author to his mother, subsequently re-gifted at her death. This copy seemingly used as the basis for subsequent editions with numerous editorial markings to that effect.