Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot (Hardcover: M.9.61)
Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats (1939) is a collection of whimsical poems by T. S. Eliot about feline psychology and sociology, published by Faber and Faber. It is the basis for the musical Cats.
Eliot wrote the poems in the 1930s, and included them, under his assumed name "Old Possum", in letters to his godchildren. They were collected and published in 1939, with cover illustrations by the author, and quickly re-published in 1940, illustrated in full by Nicolas Bentley. They have also been published in versions illustrated by Edward Gorey (1982) and Axel Scheffler (2009).
***This copy is a hardcover with dust jacket in acceptable condition. Dust jacket is housed in protective Mylar. Dust jacket is price clipped. Gift inscription from previous owner on title page, as pictured. Stain to inside of dust jacket and boards of text. Solid binding. Published by Harcourt, Brace and Company in 1939. This copy is stated as: M.9.61. A lovely copy of this classic book. Scarce in original dust jacket.
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