Fraser (Ronald) Flower Phantoms
£150
London, Jonathan Cape, 1926.
First edition. 8vo. Original green cloth lettered in gilt to spine, with publisher’s monogram blind-stamped to lower cover.
“The erotic awakening of a young woman told in terms of empathy with the vegetative world.” (Bleiler)
In stock
Spine slightly dulled, some rubbing.
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