Amores, D. H. Lawrence — 1st Edition

Name: Amores, D. H. Lawrence — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6881
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Publication: London, Duckworth and Company, 1916.

Formatting: 12mo, pp. vii, [1], 137, [1], 16 (publisher's advertisements).

Condition Report: Good. The original dark blue cloth binding remains tight and structurally secure, with the gilt spine lettering still legible, though the boards display mild mottling, rubbing, and gentle corner bumping consistent with its age. The spine ends show some minor fraying and shelf-wear. Internally, the text block features untrimmed edges that have significantly toned over time, while the preliminary and concluding leaves, particularly the title page and the dedication page to Ottoline Morrell, exhibit heavy foxing and spotting. Despite this prevalent foxing, the leaves are free from tears or heavy handling marks, presenting a solid, complete copy.

Catalogue Note: This is the first edition, first issue of D. H. Lawrence's second poetry collection. It is distinguished as the earlier variant state by the inclusion of the 16-page publisher's catalogue at the rear of the volume; of the original 900 copies printed, many were left unsold and later remaindered or issued without these advertisements.

The volume is notable for its dedication to Lady Ottoline Morrell, the aristocratic literary hostess who was an important patron to Lawrence and his contemporaries.

First-issue copies with the advertisement section are increasingly scarce on the open market compared to the more common second state.

Amores is D. H. Lawrence's evocative, youthful, and highly personal second collection of poetry. Tracing his emotional and psychological evolution, the verses are steeped in the imagery of his Nottinghamshire origins and his intensely subjective romantic entanglements. It stands as a vital poetic record of a young writer discovering his profound and uncompromising literary voice.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: D. H. Lawrence

Book Publisher: Duckworth and Company

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Antiquarian

Genre: Poetry

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 138

Book Publication Year: 1916

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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