Collected Poems, F. T. Prince — 1st Edition

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Collected Poems, F. T. Prince — 1st Edition

Name: Collected Poems, F. T. Prince — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6842
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Publication: London, Anvil Press Poetry and The Menard Press, 1979

Formatting: 8vo.

Condition Report: Very Good. The green cloth boards remain firm and square, presenting with minor shelf-wear to the extremities and light scuffing, predominantly to the rear panel. The silver-gilt lettering to the front board and spine remains remarkably bright and entirely unoxidised. The binding is tight and secure, showing no signs of weakness or starting at the hinges. Internally, the text block is clean and bright, free from foxing, previous ownership inscriptions, or obtrusive blemishes, displaying only the mildest signs of gentle handling. Lacking the dust jacket.

Catalogue Note: This is the first edition of F. T. Prince's Collected Poems, co-published by Anvil Press Poetry and The Menard Press, and printed by The Camelot Press Ltd in Southampton. This edition consolidated the work of the esteemed English poet, gathering his verse from his 1938 debut onwards.

While copies of this edition are quite common on the open market, they are frequently found with significant fading to the cloth or heavy foxing to the page edges. This unjacketed copy presents well, offering a solid and clean example of Prince's definitive mid-career retrospective.

Gathering over four decades of meticulous and lyrical verse, F. T. Prince's Collected Poems demonstrates the formal elegance and historical depth that defined his career. Best known for his profound Second World War poem 'Soldiers Bathing', Prince’s work is characterised by its intellectual rigour, technical mastery, and quiet emotional resonance. Championed early on by T. S. Eliot, Prince remains a vital voice in modern British literature. This comprehensive volume serves as an essential cornerstone for any enthusiast of 20th-century poetry.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: F. T. Prince

Book Publisher: Anvil Press Poetry and The Menard Press

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Poetry

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

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Book Publication Year: 1979

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Southampton, United Kingdom

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