Poems, Walter de la Mare — 1st Edition

Name: Poems, Walter de la Mare — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5983
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Publication: London, John Murray, 1906

Formatting: 8vo, pp. N/A.

Condition Report: Very Good. The book maintains its structural integrity and presents handsomely in its original dark green cloth. The gilt tooling and lettering to the front board and spine remain notably bright and unoxidised, a testament to careful storage. There is light rubbing to the extremities, specifically the spine tips and corners, and a very faint scuff mark to the front board. The binding remains tight and square. Internally, the untrimmed fore and bottom edges show moderate toning and some foxing, which occasionally creeps into the preliminary pages and endpapers, though the textblock remains predominantly clean. The protective clear wrapper (a later addition) has done well to preserve the cloth's condition.

Catalogue Note: This 1906 John Murray printing represents the true first edition of Walter de la Mare's Poems. Crucially, this is the author’s first published work to bear his own name; his preceding two books (Songs of Childhood and Henry Brocken) were both issued under the pseudonym "Walter Ramal".

The volume is presented in its primary binding of dark green cloth with elegant art nouveau gilt tooling to the spine. The text was printed by Hazell, Watson and Viney, Ld., London and Aylesbury. The front endpaper bears a neat previous ownership signature.

While De la Mare's later works were printed in high volume, this early transitionary piece remains uncommonly seen on the open market, particularly with the gilt in such bright, unrubbed condition.

A seminal milestone in the career of one of Britain’s most beloved literary figures, Poems marks Walter de la Mare’s debut under his true name. Moving away from his earlier pseudonym, this collection showcases the delicate, dreamlike lyricism and haunting exploration of memory, nature, and the supernatural that would define his legacy. It captures the poet as he steps fully into his own literary identity, offering an enchanting array of verses that continue to resonate with quiet, mystical power.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Walter de la Mare

Book Publisher: John Murray

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Antiquarian

Genre: Poetry

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

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Book Publication Year: 1906

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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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