Montgomery, Elizabeth Shaw Scarabaeus Published by Harold Vinal, New York, 1926. First Edition
Hard cover, 8vo, 40pp., First Edition. Scarce volume of poetry by the author of "Scarlet Runner" (1923). The title poem is a somewhat gothic poem with references to Thoth and Kheperi, the latter being the Ancient Egyptian scarab-faced god who represented creation and the renewal of life. The other poems follow a similar theme - with title such as "Frail Hope", "Grey Moths" and "Sorcery". CONDITION: Very Good Plus in a Good dust jacket, which has split along the spine Now protected by mylar.

Ref: GOTH 8296

$65.00