Garlands and Ash, Alan White — 1st Edition

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Garlands and Ash, Alan White — 1st Edition

Name: Garlands and Ash, Alan White — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6280
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Publication: London, The Fortune Press, 1947

Formatting: 8vo, pagination not stated.

Condition Report: Very Good. The binding remains remarkably tight and square, preserving the structural integrity of this slim volume. The textured black boards exhibit only marginal shelf-wear to the extremities, while the gilt lettering to the spine remains bright and unoxidised. Internally, the text block is sound; the pages show the characteristic, uniform toning expected of immediate post-war paper stock, but are otherwise crisp and entirely free of foxing. The original dust jacket is wonderfully preserved, unclipped (retaining the 8s. 6d. price), and presents only trivial handling wear, now secured in a protective mylar sleeve.

Catalogue Note: This is a true first edition, published posthumously in 1947 by The Fortune Press. The volume is notably illustrated with a striking frontispiece portrait of Alan White in his military uniform.

The Fortune Press, operated by the eccentric R.A. Caton, is legendary among bibliophiles for its micro-print runs of mid-century poetry, often utilising varying and secondary binding materials due to post-war shortages. This copy features the typical textured black boards and gilt spine titling characteristic of Caton’s immediate post-war output.

Garlands and Ash is exceptionally scarce on the open market, particularly when retaining its original unclipped dust jacket, making this an important survival for collectors of World War II poetry.

Alan White was among the generation of young poets whose literary promise was tragically cut short by the Second World War. Garlands and Ash is a poignant, posthumous collection of his wartime poetry, capturing the stark realities of combat, embarkation, and loss. White fought in the final stages of the North African campaign before being killed in action in Tunisia. This haunting volume stands as a testament to his sacrifice, offering a raw and deeply personal glimpse into the mind of a soldier on the front lines.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Alan White

Book Publisher: The Fortune Press

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Antiquarian

Genre: Poetry

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

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Book Publication Year: 1947

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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