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1926 The World of Dreams
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Leather Binding
An interesting psychological study on dreams by Havelock Ellis, a mainly introspective work on dream studies, dealing much with the fundamental studies of the subject.
From the library of Audrey Pleydell-Bouverie, from her library at Julians Park, Hertfordshire. After being widowed at 25, Audrey married the fabulously wealthy American department store heir, Marshall Field III, later divorcing him and marrying the Honorable Peter Pleydell-Bouverie. In 1940 she bought Julians Park and redesigned the interior. Her library was impressive, with many examples of her own bookbinding.
Audrey was an extravagant socialite and renowned beauty, the illegitimate granddaughter of King Edward VII (though she was also rumoured to be his daughter, or the lover of King Edward VIII), featured in the 'Book of Beauty' by Cecil Beaton. She had many high profile friends, such as Winston Churchill, Coco Chanel, Fred Astaire, and Nancy Mitford, a sparkling hostess of the Edwardian period, her hedonistic antics bringing her into the Bright Young Things.
Audrey's bookplate to the front paste down.
Condition
In a half calf binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, with some rubbing and fading to the boards and spine. Bookplate to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with some odd spots to the first and last few pages.
Good
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