The Progress of Poetry. An Anthology of Verse from Hardy to the Present Day.
by Parsons, I.M. (ed.):
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Cley-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Chatto & Windus, 1936 First edition thus. HB. Cloth, and pictorial dustjacket in pink and grey lettered in black, with design of feathers to front (artist uncredited but nicely done). xl (40 page introduction by the editor), 168pp. Printed on laid paper to Chatto's usual attractive standard. With a perceptive introduction by Parsons- for example on Hardy's Drummer Hodge and Wilfred Owen's war poetry. Very Good book in Fine jacket, now in clear removable sleeve. A few small spots to covers and dust darkened top page edges. Jacket has some light browning to back and very light wear to spine ends.
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- Bookseller
- David Ford Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 33132
- Title
- The Progress of Poetry. An Anthology of Verse from Hardy to the Present Day.
- Author
- Parsons, I.M. (ed.):
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London: Chatto & Windus, 1936
- Bookseller catalogs
- Poetry;
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About the Seller
David Ford Books
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Cley-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk
About David Ford Books
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David Ford Books is a member of the P.B.F.A. and sells a wide range of quality out of print and antiquarian books through their book sales and at bookfair throughout the UK. The condition of our books is of the utmost importance to us, with few falling below the VG and many in Fine condition. All dust wrappers are protected. Should you wish to discuss a book, or your requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or (as I prefer to talk to customers personally) by telephone.
David Ford Books is a member of the P.B.F.A. and sells a wide range of quality out of print and antiquarian books through their book sales and at bookfair throughout the UK. The condition of our books is of the utmost importance to us, with few falling below the VG and many in Fine condition. All dust wrappers are protected. Should you wish to discuss a book, or your requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or (as I prefer to talk to customers personally) by telephone.
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