Sayers (Dorothy) Op.I
£975
Oxford, Blackwell, 1916.
First edition. 8vo. Original wrappers with printed labels.
The very scarce first published book by Dorothy L. Sayers, a collection of poetry, preceding her editorship of, and contributions to, Blackwell’s Oxford Poetry. The author would of course go on to garner international acclaim and popularity for her detective fiction. Rare; we could trace no copies at auction since 1979.
Out of stock
Worn and creased, labels slightly browned.
Title-page within woodcut historiated border.
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