Seven Limited Editions for 1927, The Nonesuch Press
New York: Random House, Inc., 1927. Logo by Rockwell Kent. Stitched wrappers. Twenty-fourmo. [4 leaves].
Rare "Announcement Number One" promoting seven fine limited editions planned for 1927 by The Nonesuch Press and to be distributed in the US by the fledgling Random House, Inc. This was the first commercial use of the now iconic Random House logo, designed by Rockwell Kent.
The Nonesuch books offered here include the famous Botticelli-illustrated "Divine Comedy," Melville's "Benito Cereno," and Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress," among others. The original unused order form is present in this prospectus.
Ref. Cerf. At Random, pp. 65-66.
Near fine, with an old paper clip impression (not stained) to fore edge and a couple of faint spots of browning to front cover.
Item #1558
Price: $750