Various: Americana Esoterica; by Various American Authors

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Various : Americana Esoterica; by Various American Authors

Privately Published by Macy-Masius Publishers. No City. 1927, 1927

No. 1274 of 3000 copies. Illustrated front cover label. Illustrated end papers. Gilt edged page tops. Uncut page sides and bottoms. 299 pages. Measures 7 x 10. Introduction by Carl Van Doren. From an introductory page: "The thesis of this book is that sophisticated writing, provided it is excellent writing, has a place in American literature. Each of the pieces in this collection is by an American author of dignity and reputation". "Nothing but pruriency has kept them previously esoteric". Contents include: Strange Waters by George Sterling; The Wife of Paul by John Russell; The Edge of Doom by Ethel M. Kelley; The Courtesan by Ralcy Husted Bell; Business by Nathan Asch; Distinguished Air by Robert McAlmon; etc.. Illustr.: Kent, Rockwell. Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Cloth

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