British author revered as one of the most important woman writers in the English language. After a final attack of mental illness, she loaded her pockets with stones and drowned herself near her Sussex home on March 28, 1941. Signed book: Beau Brummell. NY: Rimington and Hooper, 1930. Hardcover, 9.5 x 13, 8 pages. Signed on the reverse of the half title page in purple fountain pen by Woolf. A light shade of toning to pages, binding slightly loose and some minor wear to covers, otherwise fine condition. COA John Reznikoff/University Archives and RRAuction COA.
