South Wind
New York: The Limited Editions Club, 1932. First Edition. Limited Edition of 1,500 numbered copies, of which this is number 86. Signed by the illustrator Carlotta Petrina on the limitation page. Folio, iv, 205 pages, publisher's original tan cloth covered boards with small raised bands and label to spine. Publisher's original slipcase. South Wind by Norman Douglas, published by the Limited Editions Club in 1932, is a handsomely produced edition of Douglas’s celebrated satirical novel set on the fictional Mediterranean island of Nepenthe—a thinly veiled stand-in for Capri, where the author himself lived for many years. First published in 1917, the novel unfolds over twelve leisurely days and follows the English bishop Thomas Heard as he navigates the island’s languid pace, philosophical conversations, and moral ambiguities. Rich in wit, irony, and classical allusion, South Wind offers a subtle critique of Edwardian values through its lush, sun-soaked atmosphere and eccentric cast of characters. The Limited Editions Club edition features illustrations by Carlotta Petrina, whose finely rendered drawings capture the novel’s sensuous and reflective tone. Elegantly printed and bound, this volume exemplifies the LEC’s mission to marry important literary works with distinguished book design. Minimal rubbing, else in near fine condition. Item #32
Price: $45.00