The Vein in the Marble is a book of verse, tales and illustrations formed through a collaboration between Stephen Tennant (1906-1987) and Pamela Grey(1871-1928), published in 1925. Grey provided a series of short poems and morality tales for modern life. Tennant contributed the accompanying illustrations, peopled with a mix of courtiers, nymphs and fairy tale characters. Tennant’s biographer Philip Hoare aptly describes the book as 'pure period whimsy'. Despite positive reviews, sales were disappointing, and copies are now scarce.
Published by Philip Allan & Company, London, 1925; Large 8vo. Marbled paper boards backed in black cloth; Paper title labels mounted to upper and spine; Blue endpapers; Illustrated with 32 b&w plates mounted on.
Ex library (small stamp on half-title); Generally good condition, various imperfections. More photos available upon request.