The Sword of Wood by G.K.Chesterton 1st Ed.#56 of 530 Scarce book Signed by Chesterton Start Price USD 555.00 Current Price USD 555.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, October 02, 2008 End Time Saturday, November 01, 2008 Location Santa Cruz, California See more about 'The Sword of Wood by G.K.Chesterton 1st Ed.#56 of 530' Description THE SWORD OF WOOD by G.K. CHESTERTON Elkin Mathews Ltd, London: 1928 First Edition. One of 530 numbered copies signed by Chesterton (this is copy #56). First and scarcest book of the Woburn Books series, which included also D.H. Lawrence, David Garnett, T.F. Powys, Robert Graves and some lesser lights. The Lawrence is far more common. Small 8vo decorated boards in dust-jacket with the same design. An excellent way to own an authentic example of this wonderful author's uncommon signature. Hardcover in near fine condition in a very good jacket with only a tiny closed tear and a miniscule chip. There are several dark spots on the front panel. Overall a lovely copy. Place a Bid!