Tristram, Frank Kendon — 1st Edition

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Tristram, Frank Kendon — 1st Edition

Name: Tristram, Frank Kendon — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6402
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Publication: London, J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd., 1934

Formatting: 8vo, pp. ix, 68.

Condition Report: Very Good. The volume is tightly bound in its original Ingres paper boards, displaying a clean, firm structure with minimal shelf-wear and negligible rubbing to the extremities. The spine remains uncreased and the stamped lettering is notably crisp and sharp. Internally, the pages are bright and exceptionally clean, showing only a whisper of faint age-toning to the text block edges. The book is entirely free from foxing, markings, or prominent blemishes, making for a remarkably well-preserved and highly presentable example.

Catalogue Note: This is the first edition of Kendon's retelling of the ancient Arthurian love tale, issued as the third volume in the publisher's 'New Poetry' series. The series is particularly notable for its uniform presentation, bound in varying colours of durable Ingres paper boards and handsomely set in Eric Gill's celebrated Perpetua typeface.

First editions of this title are scarce on the open market today, particularly when found in such sharply preserved condition.

Volumes bound in these delicate paper boards frequently suffer from heavy chipping, fading, or spine deterioration over the decades, making this intact survivor a premium copy for collectors of 20th-century British poetry.

In Tristram, Frank Kendon breathes fresh life into one of the world's most enduring and tragic love stories. Forgoing derivative embellishment or academic desiccation, Kendon tackles the ancient ballad with a remarkably clear, cool, and direct poetic voice. Championed by critics upon its release for reviving the belief that "a poet is dedicated, not desiccated," this work delivers profound emotion and vivid imagery, welding intellect with unforgettable lines to create a vital, modern contribution to Arthurian literature.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Frank Kendon

Book Publisher: J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd.

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Poetry

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 77

Book Publication Year: 1934

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: New Poetry

Country/region of manufacture: Letchworth, United Kingdom

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