Georgian Poetry 1911-1912, Various — 1st Edition

£165.00

Georgian Poetry 1911-1912, Various — 1st Edition

Name: Georgian Poetry 1911-1912, Various — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 4679
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Publication: London, The Poetry Bookshop, 1912

Formatting: 8vo, pp. [viii], 197, [3].

Condition Report: Very Good. The publisher's original brown paper-covered boards remain structurally sound and present beautifully, showing only the standard handling wear expected of a delicate pre-war binding. The gilt titling to the spine and the red-and-gilt 'P.B.' crest on the upper board remain unoxidised and reasonably bright. There is some minor bowing to the boards and light rubbing along the extremities, with slight fraying and micro-chipping visible at the spine head and tail, yet the binding remains tight and square. The text block's untrimmed deckle edges are intact but exhibit moderate age-toning and foxing, which extends marginally into the preliminary pages, notably the half-title and title pages. Internally, the pages are otherwise clean and well-preserved, featuring a factual, standard previous ownership inscription to the front endpaper. Overall, a highly authentic and resilient surviving copy.

Catalogue Note: This is a true first edition of the inaugural anthology that launched the "Georgian" poetry movement. The volume is bound in the primary brown paper-covered boards and features the distinctive red shield logo on the front panel. The prefatory note marks the beginning of a deliberate stylistic shift in early twentieth-century verse.

The anthology curates the vital early work of legendary literary figures, notably including Rupert Brooke, D.H. Lawrence, and W.H. Davies. As the true first printing, this remains a scarce and desirable volume on the open market, capturing a defining moment of pastoral clarity and romanticism prior to the First World War.

Blurb: A cornerstone of 20th-century British literature, Georgian Poetry 1911-1912 captures a pivotal transition in English verse. Published by the legendary Poetry Bookshop, this inaugural anthology rebelled against late-Victorian excesses by championing accessibility, lyrical beauty, and pastoral simplicity. Showcasing the early brilliance of poets like Rupert Brooke, W.H. Davies, and D.H. Lawrence, this collection heralded a vibrant, albeit brief, new era in poetry that fundamentally shaped the modern literary landscape.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Various

Book Publisher: The Poetry Bookshop

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Antiquarian

Genre: Poetry

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 197

Book Publication Year: 1912

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: Georgian Poetry

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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