Author: Robert Bridges
Title: The Testament of Beauty
Description: Oxford, Clarendon Press, 1930. Hardback. Robert Bridges' popular long philosophical poem, in the original dust wrapper. In the original unclipped dust wrapper.The seventh impression of this incredibly popular poem by Robert Bridges, the work that sparked great popularity in this poet shortly before his death, though he had been poet laureate for sixteen years before this work was first published.'The Testament of Beauty' is a long philosophical poem, a thought provoking work.Publisher's note on the text bound to the rear.From the library of artist and lecturer Eve Sheldon-Williams, given to her by her godmother, Doris Gardiner. Eve was the daughter of fellow artist Ina Maud Sheldon-Williams. Eve's pencil inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Letter from Doris to Eve, presenting the book, loosely inserted, dated March 1930. In the original publisher's paper covered boards, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, smart. Light age-toning and marks to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Spots to the paste downs and endpapers. Prior owner's pencil inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Dust wrapper is worn, with large chips to the head of the spine, and small chips to the extremities. Wraps are age-toned with light marks. Closed tear to the front wrap, and to the rear joint. Tape repairs to the reverse of the dust wrapper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good/Good.

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