Poems [together with] 1914 and Other Poems.

£2,500 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

A superb set comprising Brooke's highly influential first collection of poetry published when he was only 23, from a print-run comprising 500 copies only, together with the scarce first printing of the poet's posthumous second book, 1914 And Other Poems. These works cemented Brooke's reputation as one of the key poets of the First World War. First editions, first impressions; 2 vols, 8vo; light spotting and offsetting to preliminary and terminal leaves, else unmarked internally; publisher's blue cloth, printed paper labels to each spine; housed in custom quarter blue morocco slipcase, gilt lettering to spine. Keynes 5 6.

  • Binding: Hardcover

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