{"product_id":"steps-to-parnassus-j-c-squire-1st-edition-signed","title":"Steps to Parnassus, J.C. Squire — 1st Edition, Signed","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"46\"\u003ePublication\u003c\/b\u003e: London, George Allen \u0026amp; Unwin Ltd., 1913\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"99\"\u003eFormatting\u003c\/b\u003e: 8vo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"116\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e: Very Good. The original dark cloth boards remain sturdy and presentable, though they exhibit minor mottling and light shelf-wear to the extremities, including gently bumped corners and softening to the spine ends. The gilt lettering to the upper board and spine has survived remarkably well, remaining notably bright and largely unoxidised. The binding is tight and square, holding firm without any splitting, cracking, or rolling. The text block features uncut, deckled edges that exhibit heavy age-toning and moderate foxing, which is typical of this era's paper stock. Internally, the pages show scattered instances of light foxing, primarily relegated to the preliminary and terminal leaves, but the text itself remains bright, clean, and highly legible throughout. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"902\"\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/b\u003e: This is a first edition, secondary issue of Squire's early collection of parodies. The remaining original sheets from the initial print run were acquired by a secondary publisher and reissued, as evidenced by the rubricated publisher's over-stamp on the title page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThis particular copy holds distinct provenance, having been signed and dated by the author (\"J C Squire 1928\") in ink to the upper margin of the title page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eCopies bearing the author’s signature are scarce, making this an appealing acquisition for collectors of Edwardian literary satire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eA sharp, witty collection of literary parodies and prose diversions by Sir John Collings Squire (1884–1958), the influential British poet, historian, and editor of the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"551\"\u003eLondon Mercury\u003c\/i\u003e. Within these pages, Squire turns his satirical pen toward the contemporary literary establishment, expertly mimicking the stylistic quirks and pretensions of Edwardian poets, politicians, and journalists. Originally published on the eve of the First World War, the collection cements Squire's reputation as a master of pastiche, offering a humorous, razor-sharp critique of the literary and social landscape of early 20th-century Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55733274083667,"sku":"6801","price":74.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20261028_135658.jpg?v=1793787008","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/steps-to-parnassus-j-c-squire-1st-edition-signed","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}