The Family Tree, William Plomer — 1st Edition

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The Family Tree, William Plomer — 1st Edition

Name: The Family Tree, William Plomer — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6371
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Publication: London, Leonard & Virginia Woolf at The Hogarth Press, 1929.

Formatting: 8vo, pp. [viii], 106.

Condition Report: Very Good. The original red paper-covered boards remain structurally sound with a firm, tight binding. The spine is evenly sunned to a tan-brown, a typical and expected flaw for this fragile style of binding. The front and rear boards remain relatively bright but show mild surface rubbing and isolated faint dark marks, with gentle bumping to the corners and slight wear to the spine ends. Internally, the pages appear clean and bright, free from major foxing or blemishes, though the text block edges show minor age-toning.

Catalogue Note: First Edition, published as No. 10 in the celebrated 'Hogarth Living Poets' series. The volume features a dedication to the author's parents, accompanied by a quote from Goethe. It was printed in Great Britain by Neill & Co., Ltd., Edinburgh.

This is a particularly scarce volume, with only 400 copies originally printed. Surviving standalone copies in the original paper-covered boards are uncommon on the open market, as they are often absorbed into complete series sets by Bloomsbury group collectors.

The Family Tree is a collection of forty-two poems by William Plomer, exploring themes of heritage, history, and personal identity. Published shortly after Plomer's formative years in South Africa and Japan, the collection showcases his sharp, observant voice and complex lyrical style that would firmly establish him as a significant literary figure of the 20th century.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: William Plomer

Book Publisher: The Hogarth Press

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Antiquarian

Genre: Poetry

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 106

Book Publication Year: 1929

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: Hogarth Living Poets

Country/region of manufacture: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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