Expatriate American writer (1874–1946) best known for novels, poetry, and opera libretti marked by a distinctive, playfully experimental, sometimes nonsensical use of language. Signed book: Portraits and Prayers. Second printing. NY: Random House, 1934. Pictorial hardcover, 6.25 x 8.25, 264 pages. Signed in ink on the front free end page. Light soiling, toning, and rubbing to covers, a touch of mild toning and soiling to signed page, and previous owner’s ink inscription on a front blank, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.
