Yeats, W.B.

8vo, first edition, one of 1600, presentation copy inscribed by yeats to edith shackleton heald, ("Edith from W.B.Y., Feb 10 1938"), original maroon cloth, lettering and design in gold on spine

Wade 195

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Published on January 21, 1938 in 1600 copies. Edmund Dulac introduce Edith Shackleton Heald to Yeats just before he returned to Ireland at the end of April of 1937, and she soon replaced Ruddock and Mannin in his affections.  The two spent much time together in 1937 and 1938; she rushed to his bedside in January of 1939, arriving just before he died, and she was one of the five mourners that joined George Yeats at graveside in Roquebrun  on January 30.  Because of their relatively brief acquaintance, presentation copies from the poet to Heald are uncommon.