Urania, Ruth Pitter — 1st Edition

Name: Urania, Ruth Pitter — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6890
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Publication: London, The Cresset Press, 1950

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 178.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The volume remains tightly bound in its original beige cloth, showing only trivial edge-wear and minor bumping to the extremities. The boards are uncommonly clean, with the illustration to the upper board remaining crisp and unrubbed. Internally, the pages are bright, though the page edges exhibit faint, typical age-toning. The hinges remain perfectly sound. The original unclipped dust jacket (priced at 10/6 net) is preserved in a protective sleeve; it exhibits faint age-toning to the spine and mild rubbing along the extremities, yet remains entirely whole without significant chips or tears. A standard previous ownership signature is noted, but the textblock is otherwise free from any marginalia or defects.

Catalogue Note: First collected edition. A well-preserved copy of Ruth Pitter's collected verse, notable for its elegant presentation and the inclusion of a striking title page and jacket design by the celebrated British wood engraver Joan Hassall. The volume brings together selections from Pitter's previous works, including A Mad Lady's Garland (1934), The Rude Potato (1941), and Ruth Pitter on Cats (1947). This post-war production by The Cresset Press represents an appealing synthesis of mid-century poetic craft and traditional typography. Finding a copy in such a sharp, unclipped dust jacket is increasingly uncommon, particularly without the heavy toning or jacket loss that typically afflicts this edition.

Urania is a captivating collection of poetry by Ruth Pitter, one of the most respected and formally accomplished voices of twentieth-century British verse. Ranging from sharply observed animal poems to profound meditations on the natural world and spiritual resilience, Pitter's work bridges the traditional and the modern. Enhanced by Joan Hassall’s masterful wood engravings, this volume offers both a visual and literary delight, capturing the quiet but enduring brilliance of a highly regarded poet.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Ruth Pitter

Book Publisher: The Cresset Press

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Poetry

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 178

Book Publication Year: 1950

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Joan Hassall

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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