A Miscellany of Poetry 1920-1922, Edited by William Kean Seymour

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A Miscellany of Poetry 1920-1922, Edited by William Kean Seymour

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A Miscellany of Poetry 1920-1922, Edited by William Kean Seymour — 1st Edition

Publication: London, John G. Wilson, 1922

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 210.

Condition Report: Good. The binding remains tight and structurally secure, though it exhibits cosmetic weathering typical of its age; the yellow quarter cloth spine is considerably darkened and rubbed, and the blue paper-covered boards display noticeable foxing, minor scuffing, and slight corner bumping. The printed paper title label on the front board remains entirely legible with only minor surface wear. The untrimmed, deckled text block edges show moderate tanning and spotting, which occasionally bleeds into the extreme margins of the leaves, but the core text remains clean and unmarked, providing a very solid, readable copy.

Catalogue Note: Printed by The Westminster Press, this first edition anthology was strictly limited to 1,500 copies. It serves as a significant snapshot of post-war poetic output, featuring early and important contributions from literary heavyweights such as Robert Graves, D. H. Lawrence, and the Sitwells.

As a successor to the editor's earlier 1919 miscellany, this volume highlights the transitional period of 1920s British verse, bridging traditional styles with emerging modernist voices. Unsigned copies in their original quarter cloth and paper boards have become uncommon on the open market, particularly with the original front board label intact.

Edited by William Kean Seymour, A Miscellany of Poetry 1920-1922 captures the vibrant and evolving landscape of early twentieth-century British verse. Gathering the work of both established masters and rising modernist figures, this anthology offers readers an intimate look into the post-World War I literary revival. An essential volume for collectors of period poetry and those fascinated by the era's rich artistic networks.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: William Kean Seymour (Editor)

Book Publisher: John G. Wilson

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Antiquarian

Genre: Poetry

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 210

Book Publication Year: 1922

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Book Binding: Quarter Cloth

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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