Author: W. H. Auden [ed.]; John Garrett [ed.]
Title: The Poet&Apos;S Tongue, an Anthology
Description: London, G. Bell & Son, c1938 . Leather. A very smartly bound example of W. H. Auden and John Garrett's poetry anthology, in a half morocco binding. The seventh impression of this work, which was first published in 1935.In a half morocco binding, with cloth covered boards.This volume presents a wonderful selection of poetry of various styles and eras, including examples of works from such writers as William Blake, Lord Byron, T. S. Eliot, and Wilfred Owen.With a final leaf recommending further reading.With the morocco bookplate of W.A. Foyle of Beeleigh Abbey to the front pastedown. William Foyle founded Foyles bookshop in 1903 alongside his brother. He purchased Beeleigh Abbey during the Second World War, an impressive twelfth century monastery in Essex. Beeleigh housed his library, one of the largest private libraries in England. In a half morocco binding, with cloth covered boards. Gilt detailing to back strip. Back strip age toned, as is common with green morocco. Bookplate to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .

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