Douglas (Norman) In the Beginning, limited edition signed by the author, signed presentation inscription "For dear Peggy [Guggenheim]. Small return for much whisky from Norman. Capri, Christmas, 1947" to front free endpaper, ink ownership inscription of Peggy Guggenheim to half-title, light scattered foxing, light browning to endpapers, contemporary cloth-backed patterned boards, remains of label to upper cover, light toning to covers, light wear to corners, housed in custom morocco-backed slip-case, 8vo, [Florence], Privately Printed, 1927.

*** A lovely association copy with a charming inscription. Guggenheim knew Douglas through a number of mutual friends, most notably the photographer Kenneth Macpherson.