Locke

1946 · rif. 877Q43 — London: Faber and Faber LTD 1946 . First edition. Cloth. Very Good Indeed/Very Good. 8" by 5.5". None. A scarce first edition of this collection of lyrical poems by Vivian Locke Ellis in the original unclipped dust wrapper. First edition in the publisher's original red cloth binding with the scarce original unclipped dust wrapper.This work is comprised of a collection of lyrical poems by English poet Vivian Lock Ellis. This volume is the fruit of many decades of composing with the prior publication of Ellis's work being in 1912. Comprised on eighty-seven lyrical poems including 'The Happy Islands' 'The Ship of Fame' and 'When the Sun Sets'. With an introduction by fellow poet and writer Walter de la Mare. In the publisher's original red cloth binding with the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally very smart with minor bumping to the extremities and the occasional mark. Odd spot to endpapers. Dust wrapper is smart with light edge wear and the odd mark. Darkening to the spine of the wrap. Internally firmly bound. Pages bright and clean with a touch of age toning. Very Good Indeed Faber and Faber LTD hardcover