First Day, Clifford Dyment — 1st Edition, Signed

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First Day, Clifford Dyment — 1st Edition, Signed

Name: First Day, Clifford Dyment — 1st Edition, Signed
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 4101-RM-F-VG-37
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Publication: London, J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd., 1935

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 64.

Condition Report: Very Good. Original printed wrapper remains notably bright and free from the heavy toning, presenting beautifully within a protective sleeve. There is minor rubbing to the extremities and slight darkening to the spine panel, though the lettering remains crisp and fully legible. The binding is tight and square, lacking any sign of weakness to the hinges or rolling to the spine. Internally, the pages are crisp and exceptionally clean, entirely devoid of foxing. The title page, featuring the author's signature, is remarkably fresh, confirming a highly collectible and well-preserved copy of this fragile 1930s publication.

Catalogue Note: True first edition, first impression of Clifford Dyment's debut poetry collection, published as part of J. M. Dent's accessible but delicately produced 'New Poetry 2/6' series.

The volume's significance is greatly elevated by the author's clear, neatly dated signature ("Clifford Dyment / 24.11.37") directly on the title page, inscribed two years after the book's initial release. Signed copies of Dyment's early works are uncommonly encountered on the open market, particularly in such an excellent, unrestored state retaining the series advertisements on the rear panel.

Clifford Dyment's debut collection, First Day, introduces a poetic voice characterized by its profound lyricism and quiet, incisive observation of the natural world. Emerging in the 1930s—a decade heavily dominated by the politically charged verse of his contemporaries—Dyment carved out a distinct and enduring space with his contemplative, intimate poetry. This volume captures the raw, burgeoning talent of a poet whose work would soon earn him wide acclaim and a secure place among the significant literary figures of mid-century Britain.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Clifford Dyment

Book Publisher: J.M. Dent & Sons

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Poetry

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: Yes

Book Pages: 64

Book Publication Year: 1935

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: None

Book Series: New Poetry 2/6

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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