Remember Man, Christopher Lee — 1st Edition

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Remember Man, Christopher Lee — 1st Edition

Name: Remember Man, Christopher Lee — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6718
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Publication: London, The Fortune Press, [1941].

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 51.

Condition Report: Very Good. The book presents handsomely in its original red cloth binding. It remains remarkably bright, tight, and square, exhibiting minimal shelf-wear to the extremities. The original printed grey dust jacket is entirely unclipped, retaining the "6s." price on the inner flap. The dust jacket displays typical age-toning and sunning, particularly to the spine, along with some mild rubbing and light superficial smudging to the panels. It remains fundamentally whole without major tears or loss. Internally, the pages are crisp and clean, showing only the faintest peripheral toning characteristic of wartime-era paper stock. The binding holds firmly without any obvious weakness.

Catalogue Note: First edition. This volume is a compelling piece of mid-century poetry published by the Fortune Press. The press was well-known for producing early works of many prominent 20th-century writers, often requiring authors to purchase a number of copies or forego royalties. This particular copy retains its original, unclipped dust jacket. This is an increasingly uncommon survival given the fragile, utilitarian paper stock utilised during wartime rationing.

The book bears a poignant printed dedication: "For Robert Charles, Prisoner in Poland". This dedication is accompanied by a quote from Lenin regarding the hardening and enlightening effects of war.

Fortune Press titles from this period were notoriously printed in small, economically restricted runs, rendering surviving copies with intact dust jackets scarce today. The back panel of the dust jacket advertises other poetry titles from the press.

Remember Man is a thoughtful and evocative collection of wartime poetry by Christopher Lee. It captures the profound disillusionment, reflection, and quiet resilience of the early 1940s. The verse includes the poem 'Autumnal', which first appeared in Folios of New Writing. The work serves as both a deeply personal lament and a broader commentary on the global crisis enveloping Europe and beyond.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Christopher Lee

Book Publisher: The Fortune Press

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Antiquarian

Genre: Poetry

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 51

Book Publication Year: 1941

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover with Dust Jacket

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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