The Buried Stream: Collected Poems 1908 to 1940, Geoffrey Faber — 1st Edition

£93.90

The Buried Stream: Collected Poems 1908 to 1940, Geoffrey Faber — 1st Edition

Name: The Buried Stream: Collected Poems 1908 to 1940, Geoffrey Faber — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6891
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Publication: London, Faber and Faber Limited, 1941

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 256.

Condition Report: Near Fine. This copy is exceptionally well-preserved, bound in bright, unblemished sage cloth with striking gilt lettering to the spine that remains entirely unoxidised. The binding is firm and tight, demonstrating very little signs of having been read, with sharp corners and clean, untrimmed page edges that show only the faintest dusting to the top edge. Internally, the text block is bright and largely free from foxing or handling marks, retaining a fresh, crisp feel throughout. The book is housed in its original, unclipped dust jacket (priced 8s. 6d. net), which is currently protected in a removable mylar sleeve; it exhibits only mild toning to the spine panel and very minor rubbing to the extreme tips, standing as a highly attractive and robust example.

Catalogue Note: First edition, first printing. This particular copy is distinguished by the presence of a loosely inserted printed compliment slip reading 'With Mr. Faber's compliments', adding a notable layer of association to the volume. As the founding editor and president of the publishing house, Geoffrey Faber's own poetic output provides a fascinating glimpse into the literary mind behind the press.

The dust jacket further grounds the work in its historical and literary context, with the rear panel advertising the celebrated 'Faber Poetry' list of the era, showcasing contemporaneous works by T. S. Eliot, W. H. Auden, Louis MacNeice, and Ezra Pound. First editions of this collection, particularly those retaining their original dust jackets in such well-preserved condition and featuring publisher's ephemera, are notably scarce on the open market.

Published amidst the tumult of the Second World War, The Buried Stream draws together Geoffrey Faber’s poetic output across three decades. Borrowing its title from Matthew Arnold’s poetic exploration of the hidden, subterranean currents of human life and fate, the collection offers an introspective journey spanning from 1908 to 1940. It features works previously published in his earlier volumes alongside a selection of poems that had not previously appeared in print. The collection reflects the shifting consciousness of a generation caught between two global conflicts, penned by a man who profoundly shaped the landscape of modern British literature.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Geoffrey Faber

Book Publisher: Faber and Faber Limited

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Poetry

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 256

Book Publication Year: 1941

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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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