Georgian Poetry 1913-1915, Various Authors — 1st Edition

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Georgian Poetry 1913-1915, Various Authors — 1st Edition

Name: Georgian Poetry 1913-1915, Various Authors — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6828
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Publication: London, The Poetry Bookshop, 1915

Formatting: 8vo, pp. [viii], 244.

Condition Report: Very Good. The blue paper-covered boards remain structurally sound and tight, displaying moderate rubbing to the extremities and slight bumping to the corners. The gilt tooling to the spine and upper board remains entirely legible and relatively bright, despite some minor fading to the spine's cloth. The head and tail of the spine exhibit gentle fraying and minor wear, commensurate with a century-old volume. Internally, the text block is firm and slightly rolled. The pages feature traditional uncut deckle edges, with moderate, scattered foxing primarily affecting the preliminary leaves, title page, and text block edges, which is highly characteristic of the paper stock used by the publisher during this period. Free from any major tears or detached pages. An authentic, well-preserved surviving copy.

Catalogue Note: This is a true first edition, published in 1915 by Harold Monro’s highly influential Poetry Bookshop. The 1913-1915 volume is the second in the famous series of Georgian poetry anthologies edited by Edward Marsh.

Notably, this volume features a solemn dedication page printed "IN MEMORIAM R. B. J. E. F.", paying tribute to poets Rupert Brooke and James Elroy Flecker, both of whom died in 1915.

True 1915 first printings retaining their original blue boards in un-restored condition remain desirable acquisitions for collectors of First World War-era literature. This copy is offered without the scarce original dust jacket.

Edited by Edward Marsh and published by Harold Monro, Georgian Poetry 1913-1915 captures a pivotal moment in British literary history just before the sweeping cultural changes of the First World War took full effect. This anthology gathers the lyrical, romantic, and rural works of the era's leading poets, including Walter de la Mare, D.H. Lawrence, John Drinkwater, and Rupert Brooke, encapsulating the defining spirit of the Georgian movement.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Various Authors

Book Publisher: The Poetry Bookshop

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Antiquarian

Genre: Poetry

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 244

Book Publication Year: 1915

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: Georgian Poetry

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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