Seeds of Time, John Drinkwater — 1st Edition, Signed

£65.00

Seeds of Time, John Drinkwater — 1st Edition, Signed

Name: Seeds of Time, John Drinkwater — 1st Edition, Signed
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6086
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Publication: London, Sidgwick & Jackson, Ltd., 1921

Formatting: Crown 8vo, pp. 74.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The original terracotta cloth boards are exceptionally bright and clean, free from any rubbing or shelf wear, with sharp corners and a pristine printed paper spine label. The binding remains remarkably tight and square, suggesting the book has been scarcely opened or read. Internally, the pages are crisp and unblemished, showing only the faintest whisper of age-toning to the text-block edges, but completely free of foxing or handling marks. The scarce original paper dust wrapper is exceptionally well-preserved for its age, remaining unclipped (retaining the 3/6 net price to the spine) and entirely intact. It shows only minor darkening to the spine panel and a touch of trivial rubbing to the extreme spine tips and corners, with no significant chips, tears, or loss.

Catalogue Note: First Edition, First Impression. Signed by the author, John Drinkwater, in black ink directly to the title page beneath his printed name.

A prominent English poet, dramatist, and associated member of the Dymock poets, Drinkwater’s works were widely circulated during his lifetime, but finding his earlier poetry collections in such superlative condition, complete with their fragile original dust wrappers, is increasingly uncommon.

This volume, preserving both the author's signature and its striking terracotta boards beneath a near-flawless 1921 wrapper, stands as a premium collector's copy.

First published in 1921, Seeds of Time is a delicate and evocative collection of poetry by John Drinkwater, exploring enduring themes of nature, mortality, and the subtle rhythms of English rural life. Written in the reflective aftermath of the First World War, the poems capture Drinkwater's lyrical precision and deep reverence for the pastoral landscape. A meditative and finely crafted volume, it offers a window into the contemplative spirit of early twentieth-century Georgian poetry.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: John Drinkwater

Book Publisher: Sidgwick & Jackson, Ltd.

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Antiquarian

Genre: Poetry

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: Yes

Book Pages: 74

Book Publication Year: 1921

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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