{"product_id":"sound-your-a-1st-edition-signed","title":"Sound Your 'A' — 1st Edition, Signed","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSound Your 'A', Ian C. Bentley, H. R. Douglas, Peter B. Gammond, John Taylor, G. W. L. Telfer, J. Irving Wardle — 1st Edition \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"126\"\u003ePublication\u003c\/b\u003e: London, The Fortune Press, [c. 1948]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"176\"\u003eFormatting\u003c\/b\u003e: Slim 8vo, unpaginated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"211\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e: Very Good. The binding is firm, tight, and remains reassuringly square, featuring clean, light blue cloth boards with sharp corners and bright red lettering to the spine, entirely free of shelf-wear or bumping. Internally, the text block is exceptionally bright, clean, and free of foxing or age-toning, with supple leaves and sound hinges. The original, unclipped dust jacket (retaining the 6s. price) shows moderate general age-toning, surface grubbiness, and light shelf-wear to the extremities, with very minor chipping and sunning to the spine ends, yet it remains whole and attractive in a protective archival sleeve. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"880\"\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/b\u003e: A scarce first edition anthology showcasing early work by a collective of young, mid-century British poets. The Fortune Press, overseen by the eccentric and somewhat notorious R. A. Caton, was highly influential in publishing emerging poetic voices during and immediately after the Second World War, famously launching Philip Larkin’s career alongside a host of contemporaries. The book features stylised line-drawn decorations by Peter B. Gammond, who also contributed four poems to the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThis copy is notably enhanced by a contemporary presentation inscription on the front free endpaper from the lead contributor, Ian C. Bentley, who has signed his name and provided an evocative two-line quotation: \"Take the step towards Eternity \/ Towards the heart of the Sun with me.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eCopies of this particular anthology are exceedingly scarce in commerce, with almost no exact comparables available on the open market, rendering this signed and quoted copy a significant find for collectors of Fortune Press imprints or mid-century English verse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eA compelling, mid-century collection of original verse by six emerging poets, Ian C. Bentley, H. R. Douglas, Peter B. Gammond, John Taylor, G. W. L. Telfer, and J. Irving Wardle, published by London's legendary Fortune Press. Accompanied by striking surrealist line drawings, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"544\"\u003eSound Your 'A'\u003c\/i\u003e captures the creative energy, melancholia, and experimental spirit of post-war British literary circles, providing a fascinating glimpse into an era defined by poetic renewal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55706181239123,"sku":"6682","price":98.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20261027_104914.jpg?v=1793558596","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/sound-your-a-1st-edition-signed","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}