London: Jonathan Cape, 1930. First Edition. Octavo with black and white pictorial paper-wrapped boards; black endpapers; approx 200 unnumbered pages; illustrations; 20.5cm Very good; boards show some light dampstains and edges are rubbed; binding is solid and pages are clean if a bit toned. Hardcover.
A graphic novel avant la lettre! Striking, moody woodcuts tell a story without words. "Lynd Kendall Ward (June 26, 1905 – June 28, 1985) was an American artist and novelist, known for his series of wordless novels using woodcuts, and his illustrations for juvenile and adult books. His wordless novels have influenced the development of the graphic novel. Although strongly associated with his wood engravings, he also worked in watercolor, oil, brush and ink, lithography and mezzotint." —Wikipedia, June 2026
