T.S. ELIOT (American 1888-1965) A SIGNED BOOK, "Ash Wednesday," 1930, the first edition, signed, "T.S. Eliot," and numbered, "148," one of 600 numbered copies, published by Faber & Faber, London, printed by The Curwen Press. 8" x 6" Provenance: Slaughter Collection, Bellaire, Texas

There is wear and some discoloration to the blue cloth boards including some scratching and pen marks at the lower left corner. There is some minor discoloration to the end papers but the pages are creamy and undamaged. The signature is strong. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."