Menckeniana: A Schimpflexikon.

New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1928. First edition, 1/230 copies (this #169) on Borzoi rag paper signed by the author. 8vo. (12), 132 pp. Excerpts from "savage articles and newspaper editorials ... upon the sayings and doing of [H. L.] Mencken ... salient specimens of this anti-Mencken invective, mainly single sentences or phrases torn from their incandescent context" (publisher's "Note"). Very good. Original cloth-backed boards, printed paper title labels on spine and upper boards, publisher's slipcase (edges show wear) with printed label on upper board. (9605). Item #62982

Price: $200.00