New Edition/1st Edition 1920/1930. Very Rare. The book sold very poorly and was boycotted by reviewers, the literary establishment and her friends. Due to the rise of Hitler and fervent patriotism in Germany in 1930, the author felt her book was now relevant so asked her publisher to use the unsold first edition books/wrappers and tip into these books the new 1930 preface she had written. This being one of these editions. Part essay collection, part shadow-play, part macabre ballet, Satan the Waster: A Philosophic War Trilogy is one of Vernon Lee's most political and experimental works. This modernist masterpiece which attacks the patriotism plaguing Europe at the time and suggests a vision for its possible non pacifist future. From a large collection of Henry Williamson's and his family's books. Includes a specially commissioned small bookplate affixed inside the book confirming this. Book is very good++ with bright boards. Contents good. The wrapper is very good+ and bright. Spine darkened.