This is the Summer 1931 issue of The Hound & Horn, a prominent American literary journal founded in 1927 by Harvard students Harold Acton, Lincoln Kirstein, and Varian Fry. Known for publishing influential literary and critical works, The Hound & Horn featured contributions from prominent writers, poets, and critics, making it an essential publication in early 20th-century American literature.

Highlights of this issue include an essay on Baudelaire by Charles du Bos, a story titled "The Ice House" by Caroline Gordon, a translation of "Three Elegies" by Rainer Maria Rilke, and poems by E. E. Cummings, Yvor Winters, and Dudley Fitts. This issue also contains chronicles, photographs, and book reviews, offering a glimpse into the intellectual and cultural climate of the 1930s.

Condition Notes:
Condition: Fair. The cover has visible staining and age-related discoloration, with wear along the spine and edges. The pages are clean, with some yellowing due to age, but remain free of any writing or markings. A rare piece of literary history that would be a valuable addition to any collection focused on early 20th-century American literature or literary journals.