Illusion: 1915, H. M. Tomlinson — 1st Edition, Signed, Limited

£52.30

Illusion: 1915, H. M. Tomlinson — 1st Edition, Signed, Limited

Name: Illusion: 1915, H. M. Tomlinson — 1st Edition, Signed, Limited
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6722
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Publication: London, William Heinemann Ltd, 1929.

Formatting: 8vo, pp. [vi], 34, [4].

Condition Report: Very Good. The original printed paper dust wrapper exhibits moderate toning and scattered foxing, primarily to the panels, with light shelf-wear and minor creasing along the extremities, yet remains unclipped and largely intact. Beneath, the publisher's quarter cloth binding over patterned boards remains tight and robust, with the gilt spine lettering still notably bright and unoxidised. The internal pages are firm and uniformly clean with only very faint occasional spotting. The author's signature on the limitation page is exceptionally clear and unsmudged. Ultimately, this presents as a well-preserved, highly readable copy that merits a solid Very Good grade.

Catalogue Note: This is the first edition in book form of H. M. Tomlinson's poignant Great War story, having originally been published in The New Adelphi in 1927. The present copy belongs to the limited edition of 525 copies, of which this is number 167. It features the author's authentic signature on the limitation page.

Tomlinson (1873-1958) was a celebrated British writer and journalist, particularly noted for his maritime writing and profound anti-war sentiments forged during his time as an official correspondent during the First World War.

While standard copies of this title are common, the signed limited edition appears with much less frequency on the open market, making this an appealing acquisition for collectors of Great War literature.

Drawing from his own harrowing experiences as an official correspondent during the First World War, H. M. Tomlinson’s Illusion: 1915 offers a deeply personal and evocative reflection on the conflict. Through beautiful, understated prose, Tomlinson captures the profound sense of displacement and the shattering of Edwardian certainties, delivering a powerful meditation on the realities of war and the enduring resilience of the human spirit.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: H. M. Tomlinson

Book Publisher: William Heinemann Ltd

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Historical Fiction

Book edition: First Edition and Limited Edition

Signed: Yes

Book Pages: 44

Book Publication Year: 1929

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Kingswood, Surrey, United Kingdom

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