Edgar Evertson Saltus (1855 – 1921) was an American writer known for his highly refined prose style. His works paralleled those by European decadent authors such as Huysmans and Oscar Wilde.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_Saltus
For an essay on Saltus, see Edgar Saltus:Forgotten Genius of American Letters? by Jason Deboer at http://www.absintheliteraryreview.com/archives/fierce7.htm
This edition consists of 310 numbered copies, printed on Inomachi Vellum, eighty copies of which contain each an original cancelled check of Edgar Saltus. Type has been hand-set and done into a book by the Renshaw Press, Chicago. No. 52.
Illustrated end papers
Half-binding, with decorative gilt stamping issued in slipcase with paper labels mounted on cover and spine (missing)
Spine (dirt)
Inscription (inside)
Features: Inscribed Margaret Minton
