A Bibliography of John Masefield, Charles H. Simmons — 1st Edition, Limited

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A Bibliography of John Masefield, Charles H. Simmons — 1st Edition, Limited

Name: A Bibliography of John Masefield, Charles H. Simmons — 1st Edition, Limited
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Publication: New York and London, Columbia University Press and Oxford University Press, 1930

Formatting: 8vo, pp. xii, 171, [3].

Condition Report: Very Good. The book is securely bound in original cloth with a firm spine and a neat block, showing only the lightest hints of shelf-wear to the extremities. Internally, the text block appears bright and retains a crisp texture along the edges. The original dust jacket is present and remains largely intact. It exhibits minor edge-wear, a few shallow chips at the spine ends and corners, and mild age-toning to the panels and spine.

Catalogue Note: This is a First Edition, printed from type by the Plimpton Press. The edition was strictly limited to 750 numbered and 50 unnumbered copies. The title page features a dual imprint, signifying the collaboration between Columbia University Press in New York and Oxford University Press in London.

The volume features a photographic frontispiece portrait of John Masefield. The rear panel of the dust jacket advertises other Oxford University Press titles by Masefield and Robert Bridges. While copies of this bibliography do surface on the open market, locating one that retains its original dust jacket in such a respectable state of preservation is distinctly uncommon.

An essential reference for collectors and scholars of early 20th-century literature, this comprehensive bibliography catalogues the writings of the British Poet Laureate John Masefield. Carefully compiled by Charles H. Simmons, the text offers detailed bibliographical descriptions of Masefield's poetry, plays, and prose published up to November 1930, providing invaluable insight into his prolific and varied literary output.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Charles H. Simmons

Book Publisher: Columbia University Press / Oxford University Press

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

Book edition: First Edition and Limited Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 186

Book Publication Year: 1930

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Norwood, Massachusetts, United States

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